2015 DS DS3 MOT pass rate: 66.6% (19,161 tests)
Is the 2015 DS3 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2015-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.9% -11.6 vs same-age |
68.9% visual scale |
| 2024 | 66.4% -12.1 vs same-age |
66.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 64.4% -12.6 vs same-age |
64.4% visual scale |
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 2015 DS3
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3,232 | 20.4% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,910 | 18.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,889 | 18.2% |
| 4 | Tyres | 2,187 | 13.8% |
| 5 | Brakes | 2,058 | 13.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 961 | 6.1% |
All DS3 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | 19,161 | 66.6% | -12.1 pts | 59,893 |
| 2016 | 34,449 | 71.7% | -9.6 pts | 52,716 |
| 2017 | 21,340 | 77.2% | -6.8 pts | 43,695 |
| 2018 | 10,152 | 80.9% | -5.4 pts | 37,074 |
| 2019 | 7,385 | 86.9% | -1.4 pts | 31,627 |
| 2020 | 3,564 | 85.6% | -4.3 pts | 27,043 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: DS DS3 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2015 DS DS3 reliable?
2015-registered examples passed 66.6% of their MOT tests (19,161 tests, 2023–2025), -12.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 11 years old with a median 59,893 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2015 DS3?
The median tested example shows 59,893 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 2015 DS3?
In this cohort petrols pass 70.4% of tests against 61.7% 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.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.