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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen DS. Check any DS by registration number below.

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88.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs Citroen Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen DS — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen DS has an average MOT pass rate of 88.3%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the DS is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen DS, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen DS performs at MOT across different model years.

1972

Based on 37 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

0

Based on 112 vehicles

84.8%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

2.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen DS

Citroen DS — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen DS MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen DS?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen DS is 88.3% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen DS?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen DS reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.3%, the Citroen DS is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen DS?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen DS?
Typical mileage for the Citroen DS: 48,092 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used DS to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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