2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 DS DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,098 MOT tests in 2024. 80.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time80.9%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,098 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    45 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Suspension3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Tyres2.1%
  6. Body & chassis0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 DS DS3?

In 2024, 80.9% of 2020 DS DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,098 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 DS DS3?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 DS DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).