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DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV (2021)

164 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2021 DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV

CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2021 DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 DS 3 Crossback EV is more reliable than average, with an 86.6% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and a genuinely reassuring 4.3% dangerous defect rate suggests you're unlikely to encounter a safety hazard. The electric powertrain appears to be holding up well, with owners averaging just 0.35 failures per vehicle at test.

At 22,600 miles median for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which masks how they'll perform once mileage climbs; the 1.5 advisories per vehicle are routine but worth tracking on your pre-purchase inspection. Before committing, have a specialist review the battery health and charging system—electric components are the real wildcard once the honeymoon period ends.

Generally reliable 6.6% above UK average
86.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,634
typical mileage
16,538–29,375 middle half
4.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.35
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,538
low mileage
22,634
typical
29,375
high mileage

Half of all 2021 DS DS 3 Crossback Prestige EV vehicles fall between 16,538 and 29,375 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.35
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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