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309 Used DS Automobiles DS 3 cars for sale

DS Automobiles DS 32020 (20) - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr

2020 (20) - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr13

Low Mileage

£5,200

Finance available £94 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 21.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Top Deal Salvage N&L Ltd

01354700313 *

0/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32024 - 1.2 HYBRID 136 Pallas 5dr e-DSC

2024 - 1.2 HYBRID 136 Pallas 5dr e-DSC19

£25,998

  • 10.0

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Arnold Clark Stirling Citroen / DS / Peugeot / Vanstore

01786232183 *

4.7/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32016 (65) - 1.2 PURETECH DSTYLE S/S 3d 109 BHP 3-Door

2016 (65) - 1.2 PURETECH DSTYLE S/S 3d 109 BHP 3-Door29

Reduced

£6,195

Finance available £116 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 81.6K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

J and I Car Sales

01752987212 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32016 - 1.2 PureTech 82 Chic 3dr

2016 - 1.2 PureTech 82 Chic 3dr12

Reduced

£3,995

Finance available £67 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 77.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Speedway Garage Gunness Limited

01724514211 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32017 (67) - 1.6 BlueHDi 120 Prestige 2dr

2017 (67) - 1.6 BlueHDi 120 Prestige 2dr12

£4,990

Finance available £89 pm

  • 1.6L

  • 71.4K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Convertible

The Car Shop Wales

01792001663 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32015 - 1.2 PureTech 1955 3dr GN65 UGO

2015 - 1.2 PureTech 1955 3dr GN65 UGO25

Low Mileage

£5,895

Finance available £109 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 34.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Mk Car Sales

01908106202 *

4.8/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32019 - BLUEHDI PRESTIGE S/S 5-Door

2019 - BLUEHDI PRESTIGE S/S 5-Door17

£11,999

  • 1.5L

  • 46.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

The Garrison Garage

01252960053 *

0/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32016 - PureTech Chic 3-Door

2016 - PureTech Chic 3-Door46

Low Mileage

£5,820

Finance available £108 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 45.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Howard Banks Cars Ltd

01279212075 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32018 (18) - 1.6 BlueHDi Connected Chic Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps

2018 (18) - 1.6 BlueHDi Connected Chic Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps25

£5,695

  • 1.6L

  • 82.8K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Devon Car Services

01392537256 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32017 (P) - PURETECH CHIC 3-Door

2017 (P) - PURETECH CHIC 3-Door33

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 51.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Westerwood Trade Sales

01236802989 *

0/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32019 - 1.2 PureTech Prestige 5dr

2019 - 1.2 PureTech Prestige 5dr19

Low Mileage

£12,498

  • 1.2L

  • 37.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Arnold Clark Hyundai (Glasgow)

01416118684 *

4.7/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32018 - 1.2 PureTech Connected Chic Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 p

2018 - 1.2 PureTech Connected Chic Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 p6

Low Mileage

£6,782

  • 1.2L

  • 47.5K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Stellantis &You Birmingham North

01217525780 *

4.6/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32024 - 1.2 HYBRID 136 Pallas 5dr e-DSC

2024 - 1.2 HYBRID 136 Pallas 5dr e-DSC12

£25,998

  • 10.0

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Southampton

01414839954 *

4.7/5 Stars

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DS Automobiles DS 32016 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Elegance Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

2016 (65) - 1.6 BlueHDi Elegance Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr12

£3,500

Finance available £56 pm

  • 1.6L

  • 114.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

The Car Centre

01443583942 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32016 - 1.6 BlueHDi 120 Prestige 3dr

2016 - 1.6 BlueHDi 120 Prestige 3dr10

Reduced

£5,500

Finance available £101 pm

  • 1.6L

  • 95.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

RM Trade Sales

02890023693 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32017 (67) - 1.2 PureTech Ines de la Fressange Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

2017 (67) - 1.2 PureTech Ines de la Fressange Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr24

Reduced

£6,490

Finance available £123 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 62.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Noble Motors

01256268407 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32023 (73) - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2023 (73) - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr25

Low Mileage

£18,495

  • 1.2L

  • 4.9K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

MJ Telford Garages (Carlisle) Ltd

01228276710 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech Elegance Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

2017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech Elegance Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)37

£3,990

Finance available £67 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 86.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Compact Car Centre Ltd

01216615579 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech Elegance Hatchback 3dr Petrol EAT6 Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

2017 (17) - 1.2 PureTech Elegance Hatchback 3dr Petrol EAT6 Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)16

Low Mileage

£6,989

Finance available £134 pm

  • 1.2L

  • 54.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

We Sell Small Cars

02380017610 *

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DS Automobiles DS 32020 - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr

2020 - 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr12

Low Mileage

£12,698

  • 1.2L

  • 29.5K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

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Body Style
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Engine Size
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Fuel Type
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Transmission
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Colour
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Registration Year
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Why buy a used DS Automobiles DS 3?

If you're in the market for a car that's premium, stylish and comfortable, then a used DS Automobiles DS 3 is a great choice. With a variety of engine choices and plenty of unique examples for sale, there's always a used DS 3 that will suit your needs. Its attractive exterior is matched by a luxurious interior and high-tech equipment for a complete compact crossover package.

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Used DS Automobiles DS 3 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

There have been many powertrain options with the DS 3, with the company providing diesel, petrol and electric configurations. While these pair to either a manual or an automatic transmission, all models include front-wheel drive.

Electric
  • DS 3 E-TENSE configuration produces 154bhp and returns an electric range of up to 251 miles per charge.
  • Up to 80% of its battery can be recharged with a fast charger in 30 minutes.
Petrol
  • PureTech 100 produces 99bhp for a 0-62mph time of 10.9 seconds, while the PureTech 130 increases the output to 129bhp for a 0-62mph time of 9.2 seconds.
  • Hybrid e-DCS6 creates a combined 134bhp with a fuel economy rating of around 65mpg, resulting in CO2 emissions of 112g/km.
  • Older models include a 1.2-litre engine that creates 80bhp for a fuel consumption rating of 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 107g/km.
Diesel
  • Previously available 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine outputs either 98bhp or 118bhp.
  • Fuel economy ratings vary between 83.1mpg and 78.5mpg, depending on the configuration.

Practicality

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is suitable to be used as a family car, especially when choosing a five-door model.

Interior space
  • Headroom and legroom are average in the front seat, while the higher ride height makes getting in and out easier.
  • Three children or two adults can fit comfortably in the back seat.
  • ISOFIX mounting points for child seats are found in the back, but are easier to access with the rear doors.
Boot space
  • 350-litre boot is bigger than the Ford Fiesta.
  • Boot opening is large, revealing a square storage area that's easy to load.
  • Convertible replaces the boot lid with a hatch to fit the folding canvas roof.
Bodystyles
  • Three-door hatchback appeals to the younger market and rivals the MINI Hatch.
  • Two-door convertible variant is great to drive on a warm, sunny day.
  • Five-door SUV offers a more accessible back seat that is better for busy families.

Safety

  • 2017 Euro NCAP rating was three out of five stars.
  • Highest crash test score is adult occupant at 69%.
  • Standard safety kit includes automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, speed limit sign recognition and lane departure warning.

Technology

  • 10.3-inch touch-sensitive infotainment system is innovative and features a unique angle.
  • Standard kit includes DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth.
  • 7.0-inch driver's display offers a modern touch.

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Different generations of used DS Automobiles DS 3

Back in 2010, the DS 3 was originally a Citroen model. In 2016, Citroen decided to create a separate division, placing the DS 3 in the care of the DS Automobiles brand instead. Since then, the DS 3 remains in its first generation, but there was a facelift released in 2022 with some styling upgrades and new additions to keep the model current and desirable.

Second Generation (2022 to 2023)

Second Generation (2022 to 2023)
Fuel type:
Full Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.2
MPG:
50 - 83
Acceleration:
8.7 - 10.9 seconds
Boot space:
350 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
4 / 3 / 5 stars

  • Greenest

    115kW E-TENSE Performance Line + 54kWh 5dr Auto

  • Cheapest

    1.2 PureTech Bastille 5dr

  • Fastest

    115kW E-TENSE Opera 54kWh 5dr Auto

First Generation (2015 to 2023)

First Generation (2015 to 2023)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Full Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.6
MPG:
50 - 83
Acceleration:
6.5 - 12.5 seconds
Boot space:
245 - 350 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
4 / 3 / 5 stars

  • Greenest

    100kW E-TENSE Rivoli 50kWh 5dr Auto

  • Cheapest

    1.2 PureTech DSign 3dr

  • Fastest

    1.6 THP 210 Performance 2dr

Used DS Automobiles DS 3 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the DS Automobiles DS 3?

The petrol engines have been the most popular, likely because there have been so many different variants available. Entry-level petrol options are among the cheapest for the used DS 3, helping buyers to save money.

Which are the most popular model variants?

The DS 3 has been available in several models, such as Chic, Elegance, Performance Line, Prestige, Ultra Prestige, Performance, Performance Black and Opera. The most popular among used DS 3 models is the mid-range Prestige, which comes with standard LED headlights, an upgraded sound system and front parking sensors.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for leather upholstered seats, which give the cabin an upmarket feel. Customers should also look for a leather sports steering wheel. DS has also offered some high-tech equipment, such as a reversing camera and a satellite navigation system.

Is the DS 3 a good family car?

With the five-door design, the DS 3 would be a great family car. It has a good amount of interior room and boot space, and the wide range of powertrains and superior efficiency help families save money.

Is there a hybrid version of the DS Automobiles DS 3?

Yes, DS Automobiles recently released a self-charging hybrid variant that outputs 134bhp. There's also an all-electric E-TENSE model that produces 153bhp and returns an electric range of up to 251 miles per charge.

Is the DS Automobiles DS 3 available as an automatic?

Both automatic and manual gearboxes were available with the DS Automobiles DS 3 lineup. The manual gearbox has been more popular, but an automatic is the only option with the hybrid and electric models.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Regardless of which powertrain option is chosen, all DS 3 models are front-wheel drive only.

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