Citroën DS3 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 60,578 −7.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 3,817 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 51.8% Cars of the same ages 66.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 128 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2015 76,330 licensed
• Average annual mileage 5,917 miles a year

How many Citroën DS3s are left in Great Britain?

There were 60,578 Citroën DS3s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,817 declared off the road (SORN). That is 20.6% fewer than the peak of 76,330 in 2015.

Citroën DS3 MOT reliability

In 2025, 51.8% of Citroën DS3 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Citroën DS3s tested pass 66.5% of the time, so the Citroën DS3 does worse than average for its age, by 14.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 52.0%.

Citroën DS3 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Citroën DS3 fails its MOT, appearing on 47.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.6% of Citroën DS3 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Citroën DS3 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Citroën DS3 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 23.4% of 32,863 failed tests. 67.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Citroën DS3 by year

6 years of the Citroën DS3, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (50.7% passed first time) and the 2015 cars worst (55.5%).

Citroën DS3 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 64,717 Citroën DS3s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 90.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 4.0% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Citroën DS3 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Citroën DS3 from 2010 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 40.3 to 83.1 mpg, with CO2 of 87 to 160 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “DS3”, “DS3 Cabrio”, “DS3 Cabriolet”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Citroën DS3 safety recalls

DVSA lists 37 safety recalls for the Citroën DS3 since 1992, the first in 2010. The most recent was launched on 7 March 2025.

All 37 Citroën DS3 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën DS3. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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