2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 DS DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play0.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.9%
  8. Washers: not working0.9%
  9. Windscreen: in an unacceptable condition0.9%
  10. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.4%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  7. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 DS DS5?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2018 DS DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 DS DS5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 DS DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).