2021 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
356 MOT tests on the 2021 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev are in this dataset, and 87.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 4.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.1%) and suspension (4.8%) 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 19 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.1% | 18 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.8% | 17 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 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 | 9 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 9 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 6 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 6 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 5 |
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% | 66 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.4% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.5% | 23 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 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 | 257 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 92 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 170 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 186 | 15.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev
On a 2021 Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.1% 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.
- Suspension (4.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
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 2021 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Evs pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 356 2021 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 DS Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev?
Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by suspension (4.8%).
Does the 2021 Ds 3 Crossback Prestige Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 356 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.