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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
80.2% pass rate
from 7,414 tests in 2021
(49% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (92% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.013% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.013% fail on Lever
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.040% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
  • 0.76% fail on Suspension
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.094% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.26% fail on Steering
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.24% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.054% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.054% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.094% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.094% fail on Condition
    • 0.040% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.094% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.094% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.094% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.094% fail on Attachment
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