Citroen Ds3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 148,721 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
148,721
Best Year
2018 (89%)
Years Covered
9
About the Citroen Ds3
The Citroen Ds3 has been tested 148,721 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2010 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 54 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN DS3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 99,157 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 42,797 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Ds3 by Year
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