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Ds DS3 Chic Puretech Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ds DS3 Chic Puretech reliable? We analysed 757 real MOT tests across 162 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 757 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.2%
Typical Mileage
43,954mi
Annual Mileage
5,837mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ds DS3 Chic Puretech is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ds DS3 Chic Puretech.

Ds DS3 Chic Puretech Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ds DS3 Chic Puretech. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ds DS3 Chic Puretech Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ds DS3 Chic Puretech owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,898 mi/yr
Typical
5,837 mi/yr
Average
6,800 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,658 mi/yr

Ds DS3 Chic Puretech Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ds DS3 Chic Puretech MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
43,954 mi
75th Percentile
60,328 mi
95th Percentile
88,811 mi
Max Recorded
386,447 mi

How Does the Ds DS3 Chic Puretech Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ds DS3 Chic Puretech THIS CAR 89.2% 757 43,954 mi — yrs
Ds DS3 78.4% 289,414 39,391 mi 11 yrs
Ds DS4 78.8% 41,313 46,222 mi 11 yrs
Ds DS5 81.5% 12,497 49,754 mi 11 yrs
Audi A4 Technik 35 TDI MHEV S-a 87.9% 1,310 44,610 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ds DS3 (78.4% pass rate) and the Ds DS4 (78.8% pass rate), the Ds DS3 Chic Puretech outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ds DS3 Chic Puretech?

The Ds DS3 Chic Puretech has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 757 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ds DS3 Chic Puretech owner drives around 5,837 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ds DS3 Chic Puretech — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ds DS3 Chic Puretech reliable?
Based on 757 MOT tests, the Ds DS3 Chic Puretech has a 89.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ds DS3 Chic Puretech?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ds DS3 Chic Puretech do per year?
The typical Ds DS3 Chic Puretech does around 5,837 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ds DS3 Chic Puretech last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ds DS3 Chic Puretech?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.