DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.1% pass rate

from 3,692 tests in 2021

(22% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

6.1% fail on Visibility (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.027% fail on Bonnet
4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.081% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.081% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.14% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.081% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.054% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.11% fail on Horn
  - 0.027% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.027% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.027% fail on Position lamp
- 0.027% fail on Daytime running lamps
- 0.027% fail on Stop lamp
2.4% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 1.1% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Size/type
1.6% fail on Brakes
- 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.62% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.62% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.35% fail on Rbt
      - 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.054% fail on Pedal
- 0.054% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.054% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.65% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Exhaust system (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Transmission
  - 0.081% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.081% fail on Joints
- 0.081% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.054% fail on Bumpers
- 0.054% fail on Body
  - 0.027% fail on Mounting fixings
  - 0.027% fail on Other body component
- 0.054% fail on Undertray (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.16% fail on Suspension
- 0.081% fail on Springs
  - 0.081% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.081% fail on Coil spring
- 0.054% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.027% fail on Wheel bearings
0.14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.027% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.027% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates
0.11% fail on Steering
- 0.081% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.081% fail on Track rod end
- 0.027% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.027% fail on Steering rack
0.054% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.054% fail on Attachment
0.027% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.027% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.027% fail on Belt(s)/padding