Citroen DS3: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.6% of Citroen DS3 MOT tests — 32,931 tests out of 498,962. It shows up most on 2012 and 2017 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,307 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 65,098 | 6.6% |
| 2012 | 102,048 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 123,393 | 6.7% |
| 2014 | 121,824 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 56,292 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 1,310 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 475 | 7.2% |
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.