2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 DS DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

383 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 383 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis15.4%
  2. Tyres9.1%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Lights & electrics8.9%
  5. Suspension8.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 DS DS5?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2015 DS DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 383 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 DS DS5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2015 DS DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).