DS DS7 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The DS DS7 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 90 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 328 of 442, and 17.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (3.9% of tests).
Ranked 328 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,426 DS DS7s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 17.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the DS DS7 is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 11.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
17.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
11.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,500
Typical age at test: 5 years
DS DS7 MOT failure rate by age
Most common DS DS7 MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.7% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3% of tests
- Daytime running lamps: not working1.0% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0% of tests
What the DS DS7 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.9% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 4.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 3.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 2.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 2.2% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.1% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 21% less often |
What MPG does the DS DS7 do?
Official economy for the DS DS7 ranges from 47.9 to 72.4mpg across the 10 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2019). A typical petrol version manages 48.7mpg and a typical diesel 72.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a DS DS7?
Any DS DS7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A DS DS7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 10 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2019.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
47.9–72.4 mpg
CO2
101–135 g/km
Power
131–224 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS7 Crossback BlueHDi 130131 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback BlueHDi 130 EAT8 auto131 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback BlueHDi 180 EAT8 auto177 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback PureTech 130131 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback PureTech 180 EAT8 auto181 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 EAT8 auto224 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| DS7 Crossback BlueHDi 130 (to 04/18)M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 107g | £200 |
| DS7 Crossback BlueHDi 130 (05/18 production onwards)M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 101g | £200 |
| DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 EAT8 auto (to 04/18)A8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| DS7 Crossback PureTech 225 EAT8 auto (05/18 production onwards)A8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 135g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a DS DS7 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 48.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 72.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the DS DS7 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the DS DS7 is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 90 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the DS DS7?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 3.9% of tests. It fails on suspension more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the DS DS7 do?
Official economy for the DS DS7 ranges from 47.9 to 72.4mpg across the 10 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2019). A typical petrol version manages 48.7mpg and a typical diesel 72.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a DS DS7?
Any DS DS7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A DS DS7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
›How many DS DS7s fail their MOT?
17.7% of DS DS7s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 11.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the DS DS7 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.