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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
75.1% pass rate
from 12,243 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamp switch (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.082% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Joints (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0082% fail on Panel
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0082% fail on Tank
      • 0.0082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0082% fail on Doors
      • 0.0082% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0082% fail on Door condition
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.090% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.065% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
      • 0.033% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Brake fluid
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0082% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.60% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0082% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0082% fail on Requirements
    • 0.041% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0082% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.041% fail on Seat belt installation check (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Belt(s)/padding (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Anchorages
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