DS DS7 Reliability: Common Problems and Years to Avoid
Typical MOT issues to check on the DS DS7, with rough repair costs, and how each model year's MOT pass rate compares with other cars of the same age. Based on 3,982 MOT tests across 4 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol
88%
DS DS7 pass rate
88%
DS average
82%
All-model average
The DS DS7 has an average MOT pass rate of 88%, which is equal to the DS average and 6 points above the average across all models in our data. Newer DS DS7s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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Common MOT Issues to Check on the DS DS7
Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs
Brakes
High likelihood£80 - £450
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed
Failure points:
Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum
Lights
High likelihood£15 - £200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated
Failure points:
Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure
Suspension
Moderate likelihood£150 - £600
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded
Failure points:
Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking
Tyres
Moderate likelihood£50 - £300
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall
Failure points:
Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply
Exhaust & Emissions
Moderate likelihood£80 - £800
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak
Failure points:
Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning
Steering
Moderate likelihood£100 - £500
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated
Failure points:
Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits
Body & Structure
Lower likelihood£200 - £1200
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage
Failure points:
Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness
Windscreen & Wipers
Lower likelihood£10 - £350
Typical repair cost
Common advisories:
Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated
Failure points:
Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen
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DS DS7 Years to Avoid
Every car in the 2024 MOT data was tested at the same age as the other cars first registered that year, so each DS7 year is compared with all cars from the same year. Years with 1,000+ tests that were at least three years old are included.
Failed more often than cars their age
Passed more often than cars their age
No year passed 3 or more points more often than other cars of the same age.
A lower pass rate means that year failed its MOT more often in 2024; it does not mean every car from that year is bad. Old cars still on the road are often the best-kept ones, which can lift the pass rates of the oldest years. How a car has been looked after matters more, so check the MOT history of the car you are looking at.
DS DS7 Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. All Cars is the pass rate of every car first registered that year, with the gap in points. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
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DS DS7 FAQ
What are the most common DS DS7 problems?
Typical issues to check on a DS DS7 of this age and type are brakes and lights. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 3,982 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 88% ended in a pass.
Is the DS DS7 reliable?
The DS DS7 has an average MOT pass rate of 88%, from 3,982 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). Comparing each model year with all cars first registered the same year, so that age is allowed for, it passed 3 points less often on average, so check the history of any example carefully.
Which DS DS7 years should I avoid?
Compared with all cars first registered the same year (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), the 2019 (88% of 2,222 tests passed, against 91% for all 2019 cars) and the 2018 (86% of 1,188 tests passed, against 89% for all 2018 cars) failed their MOT most often for their age. A year's pass rate does not tell you about one car, so check the MOT history of the car you are buying.
How much does it cost to fix common DS DS7 faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a DS DS7 typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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Other DS Models
Common problems pages for other DS models