Ds Ds5
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 2,760 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
2,760
Best Year
2018 (94%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ds Ds5
The Ds Ds5 has been tested 2,760 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2015 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel and ED.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 314 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 81%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer DS DS5s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 73,488 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 46,736 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ds Ds5 by Year
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