DS DS7 Crossback
Registered from 2017 to 2026.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 15 of 104 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 8% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 33% | 5 |
| Suspension | 27% | 4 |
| Visibility | 20% | 3 |
| Lights and electrics | 13% | 2 |
| Body and structure | 7% | 1 |
| Brakes | 7% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 33% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 27% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached
- Brakes — 7% of its failures
- Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
- Brake performance unable to be tested
- Lights and electrics — 13% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Body and structure — 7% of its failures
- A passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 129 hp · 1507 kg · 2738 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1610 kg · 2738 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1610 kg · 2738 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00013/22
Parts of the retractable roof that are close to the side-curtain airbag may not be sufficiently held in place in the event of an accident. As a result, when the airbag is deployed, passengers sitting in the back seat may come into contact with materials that can cause cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00271/23
The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00311/23
A software error may cause the engine to stall when operating at altitude, in cold temperatures. This can lead to a loss of braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident.. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01220/23
The traction battery can overheat due to faulty battery-monitoring software. This could cause the traction battery and/or the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01333/23
Water infiltration can cause corrosion in the battery housing, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01349/22
The high voltage battery has a cell voltage mismatch. This could cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01499/23
Due to a software error, the light beam is adjusted upwards. This may result in other road users being dazzled, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01503/23
The temperature sensor on the charging cable may be faulty, which can lead to that the cable overheats, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Withdrawal of the product from the market
14 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.