2019 DS3 · 7,039 MOT tests
2019 DS3 reliability
2019 DS3s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 DS3 years (7,039 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- 15.7%
- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,308
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,039
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.1% of tests fail here (227% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 DS3
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.64%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.61%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (11.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.33%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.8%)
Is a 2019 DS3 reliable?
2019 DS3s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 DS3 years (7,039 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 DS3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.26% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 DS3 shows 28,308 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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