DS Ds3 (2019)

2,497 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2019 DS Ds3

CarHunch analysed 2,497 real MOT records for the 2019 DS Ds3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 8.1% above UK average
88.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,234
typical mileage
20,745–37,219 middle half
14.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.65
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 DS Ds3

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (93%) 2,321 88.2% 0.64
Diesel (7%) 176 85.9% 0.76

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 DS Ds3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,745
low mileage
28,234
typical
37,219
high mileage

Half of all 2019 DS Ds3 vehicles fall between 20,745 and 37,219 miles.

2019 DS Ds3 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,397 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

2,315 2,397 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.65
Avg failures per vehicle
4.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 DS Ds3

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 28.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 26.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 19.6%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 17.5%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 15.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 14.3%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 11.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 11.1%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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