2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 DS DS3 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,897 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,897 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    484 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    253 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.7%
  2. Body & chassis12.3%
  3. Suspension9.5%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Brakes7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Steering3.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure8.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%

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: 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 2016 DS DS3?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2016 DS DS3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,897 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 DS 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 DS DS3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).