DS DS 3 Crossback PRFRMNC Line EV

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 electric. 8 of 100 tests failed, 8%.

Better than 53% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.

The defects inspectors cite

• Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
• A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
• A tyre seriously damaged
• A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
• Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
• Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Suspension — 50% of its failures
  • A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
• Tyres and wheels — 38% of its failures
  • A tyre seriously damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
• Visibility — 50% of its failures
  • Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

Specification