2013 Citroen DS3 MOT pass rate: 60.9% (52,836 tests)
Is the 2013 DS3 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.8% -12.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.4% -12.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.3% -11.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 DS3
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11,343 | 19.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 11,227 | 19.7% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 9,095 | 15.9% |
| 4 | Brakes | 6,814 | 11.9% |
| 5 | Tyres | 6,446 | 11.3% |
| 6 | Steering | 4,196 | 7.4% |
All DS3 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,411 | 58.3% | -9.0 pts | 95,077 |
| 2011 | 26,897 | 59.8% | -9.4 pts | 89,682 |
| 2012 | 42,422 | 59.2% | -12.0 pts | 83,448 |
| 2013 (this page) | 52,836 | 60.9% | -12.5 pts | 76,020 |
| 2014 | 52,951 | 62.1% | -13.7 pts | 69,537 |
| 2015 | 25,058 | 64.4% | -14.4 pts | 61,863 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Citroen DS3 reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 60.9% of their MOT tests (52,836 tests, 2023–2025), -12.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 76,020 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 DS3?
The median tested example shows 76,020 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 DS3?
In this cohort petrols pass 63.5% of tests against 57.9% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.