3 models · 132,449 MOT tests
DS reliability
DS cars fail 28.1% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable DS on MOT results is the DS7; the least is the DS3.
Ranked
Every DS model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DS72000–2021 cars | Family SUV | 10,006 | 15.8% | About average |
| 2 | DS42013–2018 cars | Family hatchback | 15,650 | 29.4% | Well below average |
| 3 | DS32012–2021 cars | Small car | 106,793 | 29.1% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
DS reliability questions
Are DS cars reliable?
DS cars fail 28.1% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 132,449 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable DS?
On MOT results, the DS7: it fails 15.8% of first tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which DS should I avoid?
The DS3 has the weakest MOT record of the DS range (59% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
Buying a used DS? Check it free.
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.