2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.5%
  2. Suspension8.7%
  3. Body & chassis8.3%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Steering4.1%
  7. Brakes4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Citroen DS3?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2016 Citroen DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen DS3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).