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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
66.8% pass rate
from 15,569 tests in 2021
(75% worse than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Belts (20 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Panel
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Catch (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Catch
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (82% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0064% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.064% fail on Horn
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers (94% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Axles
      • 0.0064% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.064% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.0064% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0064% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.090% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.071% fail on Pedal
      • 0.019% fail on Hand lever (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.026% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.51% fail on Steering
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Track rod end (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0064% fail on Other components
        • 0.0064% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0064% fail on Requirements
    • 0.083% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0064% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.019% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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