DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
The DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev appears in 1,442 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2022, and 88.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), the Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev comes out 2.9pp worse. Its most common failure areas are visibility, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.8%) and suspension (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, linkage ball joint dust cover and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 109 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 15.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge 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 | 749 | 87.5% | 12.6% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 671 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.8% | 98 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.4% | 63 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.0% | 57 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 18 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 17 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Other defects | 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 | 109 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 43 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 42 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 19 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 17 |
| 7 | Washers | 14 |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
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 | 23.4% | 337 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.7% | 97 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 95 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 72 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 48 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 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 | 984 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 438 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 252 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 569 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 610 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev
- Visibility (6.8% 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 (4.4% 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 (4.0% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev?
88.0% of the 1,442 DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.0% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the DS Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 6.8% of tests, then suspension (4.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,442 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.