Citroen DS3: lighting & signalling MOT failures

Of the 498,962 Citroen DS3 MOT tests in this dataset, 14.9% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2011 and 2012 cars.

Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).

Lighting & signalling failures by year

Lighting & signalling fail rate by model year — Citroen DS3
Model year Tests Fail rate
2010 28,307 15.0%
2011 65,098 19.0%
2012 102,048 18.4%
2013 123,393 13.6%
2014 121,824 12.5%
2015 56,292 12.0%
2016 1,310 8.5%
2017 475 11.6%

Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.

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