MOT Check for DS DS3s

The DS DS3 makes up 186,445 of the overall 234,865 DS MOT test results. Select your DS3 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:18 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:57 times
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:23 times
Offside Front Position lamp not working a Occurs:50 times
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:34 times
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:41 times
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:54 times
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:75 times
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:206 times
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Occurs:20 times
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Occurs:561 times
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:73 times
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bi Occurs:57 times
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Occurs:53 times
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:21 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:39 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:36 times
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:39 times
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Occurs:483 times
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:650 times
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Occurs:25 times
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:62 times
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