DS DS5 MOT pass rate
81.1% of 2,286 DS DS5 MOT tests pass.
The DS5 has a pass rate of 81.1%, a little higher than the average across all DS models (78.5%).
The DS DS5 has a pass rate of 81.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
Own this DS DS5?
This is the average across every DS DS5 in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
How to check and keep your DS’s service history →
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.5% at 3–6 years to 80.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.5% | 154 | 43,242 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.2% | 2,132 | 66,807 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DS DS5
The most common reason the DS DS5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 28.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.1% | Too high |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 24.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 20.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 16.1% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 8.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 3.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related DS models
- DS DS3 — 77.0% pass rate
- DS DS4 — 75.8% pass rate
- DS DS7 — 86.8% pass rate
- DS DS7 C-BACK PFRMNC — 84.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DS DS5?
- 81.1% of DS DS5 MOT tests pass, based on 2,286 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DS DS5?
- The most common reason the DS DS5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 28.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the DS DS5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DS service history guide for how to check and keep one.