2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,612 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,612 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    996 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure3.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Washers: not working2.5%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Suspension18.9%
  3. Body & chassis17.4%
  4. Brakes11.5%
  5. Tyres10.5%
  6. Steering8.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure11.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%

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 2013 Citroen DS3?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2013 Citroen DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,612 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Citroen DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).