2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 DS DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,676 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,676 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    300 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Washers: not working1.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    146 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.7%
  2. Tyres7.5%
  3. Body & chassis6.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  5. Brakes6.2%
  6. Suspension6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2017 DS DS3?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2017 DS DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,676 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 DS DS3?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 DS DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).