Citroen DS3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 107,138 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 107,138 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 54% of Citroen DS3 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the DS3 tends to fail
Share of Citroen DS3 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, lights & electrics, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Citroen DS3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen DS3 is more demanding than average for its age: 54% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give body & structure, lights & electrics and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen DS3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen DS3 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 54%; and 13 years and older, 52%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen DS3 MOT?
For Citroen DS3 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (9.9% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), lights & electrics (16.9% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), steering (5.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).