2019 DS DS 3 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 82.0% of DS DS 3s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 7,540 DS 3 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen), tyres and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for DS DS 3s first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
82.0%
of 2,509 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
7,540
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,509 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
48.7%
of 2,509 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
38,000
middle half: 29,000–49,500 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 DS DS 3 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, DS 3s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the DS 3 figure was in line with the all-cars figure.

2019 DS 3All cars first used in 2019
80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 DS 3, test year 2022: 88.3%2019 DS 3, test year 2023: 83.8%2019 DS 3, test year 2024: 81.8%2019 DS 3, test year 2025: 82%83.5%82%
View this chart as a table
Test year2019 DS 3All cars first used 2019DS 3 first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%57
202288.3%87.8%2,430
202383.8%86.2%2,513
202481.8%84.9%2,518
202582.0%83.5%2,509

Common 2019 DS DS 3 MOT failures

Share of the 1,319 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Visibility39.9%
Tyres22.9%
Brakes20.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.9%
Body, chassis, structure10.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.6%
Suspension3.4%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively32.6%430
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%162
Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords8.3%109
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%106
Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn6.0%79

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 DS DS 3 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  2. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2019 DS DS 3 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 DS 3s, as a share of all 7,540 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened15.7%1,187
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.5%945
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.7%659
Brake pads: wearing thin8.4%637
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively4.6%349

Questions about the 2019 DS DS 3 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 DS DS 3?

In 2025, 82.0% of DS 3s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 DS 3 most often fail its MOT on?

Visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (in 39.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (22.9%) and brakes (20.9%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (32.6%).

How often does a 2019 DS DS 3 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 18.0% of first tests on DS 3s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 13.6% failed, and a further 4.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,319 of 7,540 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 DS DS 3 MOT advisories?

“Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (on 15.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (12.5%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.7%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.4%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (4.6%).

Is a 2019 DS DS 3 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 88.3% in 2022 to 82.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2019 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2019 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2019 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2019 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT statistics

How the 2019 DS DS 3 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 DS 3” means a DS DS 3 whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.