CitroenDS MOT results
In 2025, 83.2% of Citroen DS MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 78.4% for cars of the same age. 5.0% had at least one dangerous defect (5.3% for cars the same age). The typical Citroen DS tested was 26 years old with 45,500 miles. Based on 101 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Citroen DS cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 83.2%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 78.4%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 1.0%passed after repair
- Failed
- 15.8%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 5.0%same age 5.3%
- Typical mileage
- 45,500at the test
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
By age at the test
Citroen DSAll cars that age
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 7 | 85.7% | 87.4% | 47,300 |
| 5-9 years | 27 | 85.2% | 79.1% | 51,100 |
| 10-14 years | 7 | 71.4% | 65.7% | 37,900 |
| 15-19 years | 2 | 100.0% | 57.6% | 46,300 |
| 20-29 years | 12 | 91.7% | 59.6% | 51,100 |
| 30-39 years | 2 | 100.0% | 71.3% | 29,000 |
| 40+ years | 43 | 81.4% | 82.0% | 36,800 |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they’re tested
Colour shows how common the Citroen DS is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.
- under 0.5×
- 0.5×–0.8×
- 0.8×–1.25×
- 1.25×–2×
- 2× or more
- Fewer than 5 tests
- None tested
Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.
| Postcode area | Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Dartford | South East | 6 | 5.9% | 8.1× | – |
| HD Huddersfield | Yorkshire and the Humber | 5 | 5.0% | 12.0× | – |
| AL St Albans | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BA Bath | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BB Blackburn | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BD Bradford | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BH Bournemouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BL Bolton | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BN Brighton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BS Bristol | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CB Cambridge | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CF Cardiff | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CM Chelmsford | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CO Colchester | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CV Coventry | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CW Crewe | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DL Darlington | North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DN Doncaster | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DT Dorchester | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| EH Edinburgh | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| EN Enfield | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| FY Blackpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| GL Gloucester | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HA Harrow | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HP Hemel Hempstead | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| IP Ipswich | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| L Liverpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LL Llandudno | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| M Manchester | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ME Rochester | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ML Motherwell | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NE Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NG Nottingham | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NN Northampton | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NR Norwich | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NW London NW | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| OX Oxford | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PA Paisley | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PE Peterborough | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PH Perth | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PL Plymouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PO Portsmouth | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PR Preston | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RG Reading | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RH Redhill | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| S Sheffield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SA Swansea | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SO Southampton | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SR Sunderland | North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SS Southend-on-Sea | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TN Tonbridge | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TW Twickenham | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WA Warrington | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WF Wakefield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| YO York | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 6 | 5.9% | 2.4× | – |
| North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| North West | 15 | 14.9% | 2.1× | – |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 11 | 10.9% | 1.6× | – |
| Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| East of England | 15 | 14.9% | 1.8× | – |
| London | 9 | 8.9% | 3.4× | – |
| South East | 22 | 21.8% | 1.9× | – |
| South West | 11 | 10.9% | 1.7× | – |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
Citroen DSCars the same age
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Citroen DS tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes Dangerous | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.0× | 100.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.3× | 0.0% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2× | 0.0% |
| Horn: not working Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5× | 0.0% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5× | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.2× | 0.0% |
| Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements Brakes | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.3× | 0.0% |
| Washers: not working Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.4× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 11.9% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 8.9% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 5.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.0% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 4.0% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | 4.0% |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | 3.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 3.0% |
| Hydraulic fluid leaks: leak, but not excessive | 3.0% |
| Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre | 2.0% |