DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 670 tests, the DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev passes its MOT 87.9% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), the Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev comes out 3.1pp worse. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.7%) and tyres (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and linkage ball joint dust cover — wipers alone was recorded 38 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 288 | 89.6% | 10.4% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 356 | 87.1% | 12.9% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.7% | 38 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 30 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 29 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 22 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 9 |
| 7 | Washers | 7 |
| 8 | Ball joint dust cover | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.5% | 124 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.9% | 53 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 45 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.9% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 25 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 457 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 184 | 18.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 270 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 305 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev
- Visibility (5.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev?
87.9% of the 670 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.1% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then tyres (4.5%).
Methodology & source. Based on 670 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.