DS MOT pass rate
DS's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%. This is based on 69,970 MOT tests across 5 DS models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| DS3 | 77.0% | 51,466 |
| DS4 | 75.8% | 6,807 |
| DS7 | 86.8% | 3,478 |
| DS5 | 81.1% | 2,286 |
| DS7 C-BACK PFRMNC | 84.6% | 1,705 |
Top failure reasons across DS
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.5% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 24.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 21.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Not functioning as intended |