2022 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A passed 94.7% of its 285 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the 2022 Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A comes out 2.9pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 12 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 10 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.4% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 2 | Washers | 6 |
| 3 | Wipers | 6 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 2 |
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 | 13.7% | 39 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 28 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 2 |
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 | 240 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 44 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss As pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 285 2022 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 DS Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A?
Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.5%).
Does the 2022 Ds3 C-Back Pfrmc Ln+ Ptch Ss A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 285 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.