2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 DS DS7 MOT pass rate and common faults

940 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 940 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    82 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Daytime running lamps: not working1.3%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.6%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Suspension4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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: 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 DS7?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2018 DS DS7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 940 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 DS DS7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 DS DS7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).