Used DS DS 3 for sale in Europe

About the DS DS 3

The DS 3 is a small premium-style hatchback that began as the Citroën DS3 in 2010 and later became part of the separate DS Automobiles brand. It is a three-door or five-door car with a strong focus on styling and personalisation, including contrasting roof colours. It suits buyers who want a compact car with a distinctive look.

A second, different car followed: the DS 3 Crossback, a small crossover that arrived in 2019 and was later renamed simply DS 3. It is taller and larger than the original hatchback. Petrol and diesel engines are common, and an electric version was also offered.

Listings span a wide range of ages, so the first step is to decide which of the two cars you want. The older hatchback and the newer crossover differ in size, equipment, engines and price. Compare like with like when looking across countries.

Generations

• DS3 / DS 3 hatchback (2010-2019) — Small hatchback built on a Citroën platform, also sold as a convertible, and rebranded under DS after a mid-life update.
• DS 3 Crossback (2019-2022) — A new, taller crossover with a different platform, offered with petrol, diesel and electric (E-Tense) versions.
• DS 3 (2022-present) — The Crossback was renamed DS 3 and updated, with the same crossover body.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise with newer model years. The overall median is €14,400, with the middle half of cars between €9,100 and €18,500. Cars from model year 2016 have a median of €7,500. For 2019 it is €13,000, and for 2024 it is €20,000. The step up around 2019 coincides with the newer crossover body. Mileage, engine, trim and country also move prices within each year. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used DS DS 3

Check the service history first, then inspect the car in daylight and take a test drive that includes a cold start and some motorway speed. Make sure you know whether you are viewing the older hatchback or the newer crossover.

• Timing belt and oil condition · 1.2 PureTech petrol

  The 1.2 PureTech uses a belt running in oil, and owners and workshops widely discuss its wear. Ask for proof of belt changes and regular oil changes. Look for oil leaks and listen for rough running on a cold start.

• Timing chain and turbo · 1.6 THP petrol (older hatchback)

  Early turbocharged 1.6 petrol engines are known for timing chain stretch when oil changes were missed. Listen for rattling at start-up, check for warning lights, and ask whether the turbo has been serviced or replaced.

• Gearbox behaviour · Automatic gearboxes

  On a test drive, shift through the automatic gearbox slowly and at speed. Hesitation, jerky changes or warning messages need an explanation. Ask whether the gearbox oil or software has been serviced.

• Diesel emissions parts · Diesel

  Short urban trips can clog particulate filters on diesel cars. Check for warning lights, ask about filter or injector work, and confirm that the exhaust has no smoke or odd smell. Request invoices for any emissions repairs.

• Roof and water leaks · Convertible and sunroof versions

  Fabric and sunroof roofs can leak or stop working. Operate the roof fully, check the seals, and look for damp carpets, musty smells or water marks in the footwells and boot.

• LPG conversion paperwork · LPG versions

  If a car runs on LPG, ask for the installer's paperwork and the service record for the system. Check the tank inspection date and whether the car runs smoothly on both fuels.

• Electrics and infotainment

  Test the touchscreen, parking sensors, lights, door handles and driver assistance features. Faults here can be annoying and are often costly to trace, so check every function before you agree a price.

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