DS DS5 MOT Results
Registered in 201376.8% pass rate
from 1,771 tests in 2017
(37% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS5 is unusually good or bad.
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9.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(44% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.96% fail on
Direction indicators
(150% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Individual lamps
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0.96% fail on
Flashing type
(150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Position lamps
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Front lamps (78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Horn
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7.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(73% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.17% fail on Windscreen
- 0.056% fail on Mirrors
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
(42% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 0.056% fail on Size/type
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3.5% fail on
Brakes
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
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1.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.056% fail on Front wheels
- 0.056% fail on Service brake performance
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0.34% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.28% fail on
Components
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Hoses (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Leaks
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0.28% fail on
Components
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.17% fail on
Pedal
- 0.17% fail on Anti-slip
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0.17% fail on
Pedal
- 0.056% fail on Restricted movement
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2.0% fail on
Hub components
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2.5% fail on
Suspension
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.45% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.45% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.45% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.34% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.34% fail on Condition
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0.34% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.17% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.17% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.056% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.056% fail on Condition
- 0.056% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Steering
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
- 0.23% fail on Track rod end
- 0.056% fail on Ball joint
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
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0.28% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.17% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.17% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.28% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate
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0.056% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.056% fail on Attachment
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0.056% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.056% fail on Body security
Read the Honest John Review
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DS 5 (2012 - 2018)
It’s different. Smart interior, particularly with the optional watch strap leather. Plenty of standard equipment.