DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A MOT pass rate & common failures
The DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A appears in 2,310 MOT tests spanning model years 2017–2023, and 85.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 10.4% of the time, so this is 3.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and lighting & signalling (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and pins and bushes — tread depth alone was recorded 133 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.6% in the 0-30k band and 19.6% in the 90-120k band, a 10.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,173 | 83.8% | 16.2% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 775 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 305 | 85.6% | 14.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 39 | 89.7% | 10.3% | Emissions & environmental |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 118 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 112 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 80 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 69 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 52 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 16 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.4% | 10 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 8 |
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 | 133 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 94 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 65 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 40 |
| 6 | Washers | 33 |
| 7 | Wipers | 25 |
| 8 | Daytime running lamps | 24 |
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 | 24.2% | 559 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.6% | 453 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 175 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 104 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 60 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 36 |
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 | 561 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,295 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 395 | 17.7% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 243 | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 429 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 542 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 549 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 547 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% 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.
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 Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A?
85.9% of the 2,310 DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.1% fail rate, across model years 2017–2023.
What does the DS Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.9%).
How much does mileage affect Ds7 C-Back Pfrmnc Ln Bhdi Ss A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 19.6% for 90-120k, a 10.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,310 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.