DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,111 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

1,111

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (89%)

Years Covered

About the DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A

The DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A was MOT tested 1,111 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 410 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 82%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 52,630 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,336 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1500cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,674

Per month£140/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs DS brand average-1% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	30	28,336 mi
2020	86%	199	37,947 mi
2019	89%	410	48,988 mi
2018	82%	472	52,630 mi

Questions about the DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A

Is the DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2018 to 2021), the DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 1,111 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2018 model has the lowest at 82%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS As more reliable?

Newer DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.