DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 11.1 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 525 individual DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

First-time pass rate87.8%
UK national average76.7%
Difference+11.1 points
Tests analysed525
Average mileage at test23,497 miles
Average year of manufacture2021
Reliability rank1,023 of 2,005 models

What this means if you are buying one

A 87.8% first-time pass rate means roughly 12 in every 100 DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Evs presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev tested had covered 23,497 miles and was built around 2021.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev sits 11.1 points above the national average, ranked 1,023 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Most common MOT failures on a DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev

  1. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 5.3% of tests (2.81x the national rate for this defect)
  2. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.1% of tests (1.66x the national rate for this defect)
  3. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2.9% of tests
  4. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 2.1% of tests
  5. A tyre seriously damaged, 1.1% of tests
  6. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 1% of tests
  7. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 0.6% of tests
  8. A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, 0.4% of tests (1.4x the national rate for this defect)
  9. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 0.4% of tests
  10. Lamp not securely attached, 0.2% of tests (1.18x the national rate for this defect)

From 524 DVSA-tracked DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 4.06% of these flagged DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev before it actually fails on it.

  1. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 36.5% of tests (1.37x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
  2. A tyre seriously damaged, 7.3% of tests, also fails
  3. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 5.9% of tests
  4. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 2.5% of tests, also fails
  5. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 1.1% of tests (1.76x the national rate for this advisory)
  6. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 1.1% of tests (1.35x the national rate for this advisory)
  7. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 0.4% of tests
  8. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 0.4% of tests
  9. A seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened, 0.2% of tests
  10. A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, 0.2% of tests

From 524 DVSA-tracked DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev tests, 2024.

DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev pass rate by model year

Pass rates fall steadily as cars age, so the model year matters as much as the model. First-time pass rate for each DS DS 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev year:

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