Citroen DS3 reliability and MOT data

Time Period & Model

Time period snapshot: Last 5 years

Manufacturer: Citroen

Model: DS3

Model reliability rank
34
MOT-based rank from 536,688 selected-period tests.
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Overall MOT pass rate
67.7%
Share of this model's 536,688 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
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Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
-
CO2 emission
-
Euro emissions
-
Tax cost
£200/yr
Average vehicle miles
87,775
Moderate average mileage in the current pool.
Life expectancy miles
87,840
Lower mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
12.3
Comfortable mid-life age pattern.
Market share
0.15%
0.15% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
63,332
63,332 valid MOT, 0 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
536,688
536,688 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Uncommon
63,332On the road
Insight summary

Citroen DS3 is an uncommon model in this snapshot, with 63,332 represented vehicles and 0.15% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 67.7% from 536,688 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 34. The current pool shows an average of 87,775 miles and an average age of 12.3 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 87,840 miles. Diesel leads the fuel split, followed by petrol, and the most frequent defect themes are coil springs, lighting and driveshaft boots. The practical read is that the Citroen DS3 deserves a careful inspection before buying, because condition and maintenance appear to matter more than the badge.

Fuel type breakdown (by model)
FuelVehicles
DIESEL31,989
PETROL31,340
ELECTRIC3
DIESEL50.5%31,989 vehicles
Euro NCAP Safety
No NCAP tests found for this model.
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
DefectCount
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))16,466
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))13,589
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11,447
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))11,388
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))10,327
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))10,202
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))10,009
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))8,035
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))7,969
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))7,355
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))7,006
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))6,972
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))6,655
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))6,602
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))6,203
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6,081
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))5,716
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5,300
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))4,889
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))4,867
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))4,587
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4,551
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4,487
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))4,445
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4,292
All 25 defects ranked by recorded countShowing 189,440 defects across this top 25 set
01
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8.7% of displayed top 25
16,466
02
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7.2% of displayed top 25
13,589
03
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
6.0% of displayed top 25
11,447
04
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
6.0% of displayed top 25
11,388
05
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
5.5% of displayed top 25
10,327
06
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.4% of displayed top 25
10,202
07
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.3% of displayed top 25
10,009
08
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4.2% of displayed top 25
8,035
09
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4.2% of displayed top 25
7,969
10
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.9% of displayed top 25
7,355
11
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.7% of displayed top 25
7,006
12
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.7% of displayed top 25
6,972
13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3.5% of displayed top 25
6,655
14
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3.5% of displayed top 25
6,602
15
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3.3% of displayed top 25
6,203
16
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.2% of displayed top 25
6,081
17
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
3.0% of displayed top 25
5,716
18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2.8% of displayed top 25
5,300
19
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
2.6% of displayed top 25
4,889
20
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
2.6% of displayed top 25
4,867
21
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2.4% of displayed top 25
4,587
22
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2.4% of displayed top 25
4,551
23
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2.4% of displayed top 25
4,487
24
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
2.3% of displayed top 25
4,445
25
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
2.3% of displayed top 25
4,292