Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles, the 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV (2022)

407 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV

CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 407 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV passes its MOT at 87%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and only 3.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a relatively new electric model. This is a genuinely reliable car in its first few years, with owners averaging just 0.18 failures per test and 0.8 advisories, suggesting minimal trouble on the road.

At a median mileage of 19,581 miles for a 2022 model, these vehicles are being driven normally rather than racked up or barely used, which gives real-world credibility to the pass rate. The main takeaway is straightforward: if you're considering buying a used example, you're looking at a vehicle with a strong early-life track record—run a pre-purchase inspection anyway, but you can buy with reasonable confidence.

The 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 407 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 498 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.7%

153

Black 22.7%

113

Blue 22.5%

112

White 16.7%

Red 7.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,581

typical

13,904

low mileage

28,205

high mileage

Half of all 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EV vehicles fall between 13,904 and 28,205 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,904 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,904–28,205 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 DS DS 3 Crossback Bastille EVs sit.

⚠ Over 38,076 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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