DS MOT Pass Rate
At 77.2%, DS passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%). This is based on 16,712 MOT tests across 2 DS models with enough test volume to report on.
Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| DS3 | 75.3% | 11,925 |
| DS4 | 72.4% | 1,622 |
Top failure reasons across DS
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.5% | not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 24.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 23.6% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 20.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | not functioning as intended |