2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 DS DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

229 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.6%
  2. Tyres5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 DS DS5?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2017 DS DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 229 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 DS DS5?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 DS DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).