2017 DS3 · 24,188 MOT tests
2017 DS3 reliability
2017 DS3s fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 DS3 years (24,188 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- 26.1%
- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 38,026
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,188
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.4% of tests fail here (465% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 DS3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Brakes3.9%
- Suspension3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.53%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 2.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.26%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.38%)
Is a 2017 DS3 reliable?
2017 DS3s fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 DS3 years (24,188 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 DS3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.92% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.96% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 DS3 shows 38,026 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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