DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A MOT pass rate & common failures
The DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A appears in 747 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2023, and 89.6% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.5% fail rate), the Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A comes out 2.0pp worse. Its most common failure areas are visibility, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.9%) and suspension (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and ball joint — wipers alone was recorded 42 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 453 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 285 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.9% | 44 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.2% | 24 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 7 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 42 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 5 | Washers | 11 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 8 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.7% | 125 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 112 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 39 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 34 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 532 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 207 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 224 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 519 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A
- Visibility (5.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (3.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A?
89.6% of the 747 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.4% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, then suspension (3.2%).
Methodology & source. Based on 747 MOT tests. 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.