2015 Citroën DS3 · 29,612 MOT tests

2015 Citroën DS3 reliability

2015 Citroën DS3s fail 41% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 DS3 years (29,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%): 41%; first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 73% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8: 57,116; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 29,612; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2015 against the years either side

2014 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
2016 cars: 68% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.7% of tests fail here (611% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).

Common problems

What fails on a 2015 Citroën DS3

Fail rate by area

Lights and electrics15.9%
Suspension15.3%
Body, chassis and structure12.7%
Tyres8.7%
Brakes6.1%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Coil spring fractured or broken 10.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.71%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 2.88%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.

Common advisories

Brake disc pitted or scored (16.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.93%) · Exhaust mounting defective (11.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.99%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.22%)

Other years

Every Citroën DS3 year

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2015 Citroën DS3 reliable?

2015 Citroën DS3s fail 41% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 DS3 years (29,612 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2015 Citroën DS3 MOT?

Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.48% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.19% of tests), position lamp not working (4.33% of tests).

How many miles should a 2015 Citroën DS3 have done?

At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Citroën DS3 shows 57,116 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2015 car?

A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).

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