DS Ds3 Dstyle common MOT failures and failure rate
What a DS Ds3 Dstyle fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.
Based on 1,676 MOT tests in DVSA data.
About 14.9% of MOT tests recorded on the DS Ds3 Dstyle in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.
Its most common failure is visibility/wipers, which makes up 0.4% of the DS Ds3 Dstyle's failures, followed by visibility/wipers, other. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.
What it fails on, and why
Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain