Depreciation & used values · Crossover SUV
DS 3 depreciation
The DS 3 loses about 34% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £31,500, a 2023 example with around 21,500 miles on the clock is worth about £17,350 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
Value by registration year
What a used 3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 3 at its typical mileage (7,214 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 3,500 | £29,150 | £26,650–£31,600 | 93% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,000 | £21,750 | £19,800–£23,700 | 71% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,500 | £19,400 | £17,600–£21,200 | 66% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 21,500 | £17,350 | £15,650–£19,050 | 61% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 29,000 | £15,450 | £13,900–£17,050 | 55% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 36,000 | £13,800 | £12,350–£15,250 | 50% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 43,500 | £12,300 | £11,000–£13,650 | 46% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 50,500 | £11,000 | £9,750–£12,250 | 43% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 57,500 | £9,850 | £8,700–£11,000 | 41% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — the 5-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 5 years
- Reliability 68/100
3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a DS 3 depreciate?
The DS 3 loses about 34% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 21,500 miles is worth about £17,350 today.
What is a 2023 DS 3 worth?
A 2023 DS 3 at a typical 21,500 miles is worth about £17,350 — likely between £15,650 and £19,050 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a DS 3?
Fair value — the 5-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 9.1% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 5 years.