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Check any DS's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 4 DS models. Across all DS models, the average MOT failure rate is 19.2%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any DS's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

DS models we cover

DS Ds3
21.8% MOT failure rate
DS Ds4
22.1% MOT failure rate
DS Ds5
17.9% MOT failure rate
DS Ds7
14.9% MOT failure rate

What a DS car check includes

Common DS problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all DS models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — Ds3
Wet timing belt failure
The 1.2 PureTech engine uses a timing belt that runs in engine oil instead of a traditional dry timing belt. The belt material degrades i...
Major — Ds3
CV joint boot failure
The DS3 shows exceptionally high CV joint boot failure rates, with MOT data showing 23.3 times the national fleet average for missing or ...
Major — Ds3
Premature brake disc wear and failure
The DS3 shows brake disc wear at 6.4 times the national fleet average, with failures occurring even on very low mileage vehicles. The bra...
Major — Ds3
Excessive transmission wear
MOT data shows transmission component wear at 15.9 times the national fleet average on 1.2 PureTech engines. This appears related to the ...
Major — Ds4
CV joint boot failure
The constant velocity joint protective boots on DS4 driveshafts fail at significantly higher rates than the fleet average. MOT data shows...

DS MOT reliability

Across 4 DS models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 19.2%.

Most reliable DS models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
DS Ds714.9%2,455
DS Ds517.9%3,399
DS Ds321.8%72,446

Least reliable DS models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
DS Ds422.1%10,377
DS Ds321.8%72,446
DS Ds517.9%3,399

Check any DS's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

DS car check FAQs

How much does a DS car check cost?

A full DS car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a DS history check include?

Our DS check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each DS model.

Is a DS HPI check worth it?

Yes. A DS with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a DS for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a DS has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.