2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B- — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 381 MOT tests, the 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B- recorded an 86.4% pass rate. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.4%) and brakes (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, pins and bushes and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B- fails 12.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.5% in 2022 to 13.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 13 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 12 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.6% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Joints | 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 | Brakes | 20.0% | 76 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.0% | 76 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 25 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 8 |
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 | 104 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97 | 16.5% |
| 2023 | 98 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 91 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 91 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.6% 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 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-s pass their MOT?
86.4% of the 381 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B- MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B-?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln B- get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 381 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.