2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 DS DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,143 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,143 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    334 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure2.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    177 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.2%
  2. Body & chassis16.3%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Brakes8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%

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 2015 DS DS3?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2015 DS DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,143 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 DS 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 DS DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).