2020 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev passed 89.6% of its 288 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.3%) and tyres (5.2%) 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 tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 19 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.3% | 18 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 15 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 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 | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 3 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 3 |
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 | 19.8% | 57 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.4% | 30 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 2 |
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 | 185 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 81 | 18.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 94 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 99 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.3% 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 (5.2% 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 (4.9% 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
How many 2020 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Evs pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 288 2020 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev?
Visibility, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2020 Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 288 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.