DS Common MOT Problems (2026)
DS models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 85,203 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average DS MOT pass rate: 88%
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88%
Avg pass rate
12%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
DS Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DS DS4 | 19% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 2 | DS DS3 | 18% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 3 | DS DS5 | 16% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A | 15% | DPF/emissions, Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion | |
| 5 | DS DS7 | 12% | Suspension wear, Lighting defects |
Most Reliable DS Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DS DS7 | 88% | |
| 2 | DS DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A | 85% | |
| 3 | DS DS5 | 84% | |
| 4 | DS DS3 | 81% | |
| 5 | DS DS4 | 80% |
All DS Models by Fail Rate
Every DS model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS3 | 2015 | 76% | 24% | |
| DS4 | 2015 | 76% | 23% | |
| DS3 | 2016 | 79% | 20% | |
| DS4 | 2016 | 80% | 19% | |
| DS5 | 2015 | 81% | 19% | |
| DS4 | 2017 | 82% | 18% | |
| DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A | 2018 | 82% | 18% | |
| DS3 | 2017 | 83% | 17% | |
| DS5 | 2016 | 82% | 17% | |
| DS4 | 2018 | 83% | 17% | |
| DS3 | 2018 | 85% | 14% | |
| DS5 | 2017 | 86% | 14% | |
| DS7 | 2018 | 86% | 13% | |
| DS7 | 2019 | 88% | 12% | |
| DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN B-HDI S/S | 2018 | 86% | 12% | |
| DS 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line EV | 2021 | 88% | 12% | |
| DS3 | 2019 | 88% | 11% | |
| DS3 | 2020 | 89% | 11% | |
| DS3 | 2021 | 88% | 11% | |
| DS7 C-Back Pfrmnc LN Bhdi SS A | 2019 | 89% | 11% | |
| DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge EV | 2020 | 90% | 10% | |
| DS3 C-Back Pfrmc LN+ Ptch SS A | 2021 | 91% | 9% | |
| DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge EV | 2021 | 92% | 7% | |
| DS7 | 2020 | 93% | 7% | |
| DS7 Cback Ultra Prstg PHEV4X4A | 2020 | 93% | 7% | |
| DS5 | 2018 | 94% | 6% |
DS MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on DS cars?
The most common MOT problems on DS cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older DS diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the DS models with at least 1,000 tests, the DS DS4 has the highest average fail rate at 19%.
Which DS model is the most reliable?
In our data, the DS DS7 has the best MOT record of the DS models with at least 1,000 tests: 88% of its 3,982 MOT tests ended in a pass and 12% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for DS?
The average MOT pass rate for DS is 88%, based on 85,203 MOT tests across 17 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 12% of MOT tests on DS cars ended in a fail.
DS Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each DS model
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