2020 DS3 · 1,917 MOT tests
2020 DS3 reliability
2020 DS3s fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 DS3 years (1,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- 16.9%
- first-time fail rate (all DS3s: 29.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,445
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,917
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.3% of tests fail here (226% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 DS3
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Brakes3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Suspension2.3%
- Tyres1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.58%
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 1.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.89%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 0.68%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.57%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (9.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.6%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.88%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.25%)
Is a 2020 DS3 reliable?
2020 DS3s fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 DS3 years (1,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 DS3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.56% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 DS3 shows 25,445 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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