2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,731 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,731 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    1,026 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure3.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.4%
  2. Body & chassis18.7%
  3. Suspension17.2%
  4. Brakes10.4%
  5. Tyres10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Citroen DS3 cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)55.1%18,282 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)53.7%17,731 tests
Change in one year−1.4 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 Citroen DS3 is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Citroen DS3?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2014 Citroen DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,731 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen DS3?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2014 Citroen DS3 getting worse with age?

In 2023, 55.1% passed first time. In 2024, 53.7% passed (−1.4 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Citroen DS3 is ageing about the same as average.