DS DS5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,586 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,586 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of DS DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the DS5 tends to fail
Share of DS DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure. Holds up better than average on road wheels, visibility, identification.
Common questions
Is the DS DS5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the DS DS5 is about average for its age: 75% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a DS DS5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the DS DS5 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a DS DS5 MOT?
For DS DS5 cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (6.4% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).