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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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.
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.
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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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.