DS MOT, made easy
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How much does a MOT cost for DS cars?
Car model | Fixter price range |
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MOT for DS 3 | £28 - £45 |
MOT for DS 3 II | £28 - £45 |
MOT for DS 4 | £28 - £45 |
MOT for DS 4 II | £25 - £39 |
MOT for DS 5 | £25 - £39 |
MOT for DS 7 Crossback | £28 - £45 |
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What's an MOT?
The MOT test is how the government checks your vehicle meets national safety and environmental standards. At Fixter, we make the process hassle-free with our straightforward, no-nonsense UK-wide service.
How long can you drive without MOT?
You can't. If you don't hold a valid MOT, you will be fined if you're caught without one.
How Fixter works
Simply book online and we'll handle the rest
Upfront, fair pricing, with free collection & return and no hidden costs. Our in-house experts will then choose the ideal garage to work on your car.
A fully-insured Fixter driver will pick up your car, whenever and wherever works for you. (If you’d prefer to drive your car to the garage yourself, that’s not a problem!).
Our in-house experts will keep you updated, and your card is only charged once all work has been satisfactorily completed and approved by our team. Your driver will then drop the car back when it’s convenient for you.
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What's an MOT?
The MOT test is how the government checks your vehicle meets national safety and environmental standards. Your car is first tested three years post-registration, then annually, and driving a vehicle without a valid MOT could mean a fine of up to £1,000.
The most common reasons for failing your MOT including lighting and signalling, suspension, brakes and tyres. And nearly a quarter of diesel vehicles reportedly fail their MOTs due to the stricter guidelines on diesel emissions.
MOT time can feel nerve-racking, especially if you rely on your vehicle heavily for work or family reasons. But it doesn’t have to be. At Fixter, we make the process hassle-free with our straightforward, no-nonsense UK-wide service.
DS
DS is the premium automobile marque of the Groupe PSA. First announced in 2009 by Citroën as its premium sub-brand; it was suggested to be an abbreviation of different spirit or distinctive series. However, in French, the name is considered a play on words, as the translation of déesse becomes goddess in English.
How popular is DS in the United Kingdom?
As a newcomer to the UK market in its own right, there were around 35k DS cars on the roads in the UK by the end of 2018. Whether those figures will continue to rise at the same rate shown since their introduction in 2015, only time will tell.
Looking to provide a standalone marque to initially compete with brands such as Volkswagen and Audi, PSA decided that neither Citroën nor Peugeot would be able to carry the brand strength that would be able to make a serious threat in the market with an elevated price-point at the level of quality and luxury they set out to achieve.
DS: Establishing a new range of upmarket models
To compete with the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, DS introduced a range of hatchbacks, saloons and SUVs but it’s undoubtedly their supermini city car that is proving the most popular.
The DS3, sold as a 3-door hatchback or a convertible, is available in countless customisation options and also as the subcompact luxury crossover SUV DS3 Crossback. The DS3 was voted Car of the Year by Top Gear Magazine, and first place supermini four times in a row in the JD Power Satisfaction UK Survey.
DS: Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re just a one trick pony
At the other end of the range you’ll find the DS7 Crossback. Here’s a large SUV designed to compete directly with the Audi Q5, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC; that’s quite a jump for a car that’s built by Citroën.
The models that you’ll find between the DS3 and the DS7 are created with the same style for the market in mind. The DS4, a mixture of hatchback and SUV, and the DS5, a bigger hatchback priced and pitched against the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes C-Class saloons.
How an MOT works?
Here’s what our friendly, top-quality service offers:
Free collection and delivery of your motor to and from the garage at times to suit you, meaning you won’t need to deal with the garage yourself, or hang around while the MOT is being done.
Our upfront, transparent pricing beats most of the competition and local garages hands down, and there are no hidden costs – prices are always well below the UK national maximum for an MOT of nearly £55.
A year-long warranty on all parts and labour.
Parts are manufacturer-equivalent only.
Do you get 14 days grace for an MOT?
There is no grace period for a valid MOT certificate. The confusion in this matter is that you can apply for your MOT certificate a month before the existing certificate runs out. Any time left on the existing certificate is added to the 12-month period earned by the new certificate.
Do police know if you have no MOT?
Yes. The police can make a simple check against your registration number using the information held by the DVSA. Checks are often carried out automatically when the police use a mobile ANPR camera to scan registration plates. This information provides up-to-the-minute details about your road tax, vehicle insurance and MOT.
What happens if you forget to MOT your car?
If you forget to MOT your car, you will be awarded a £100 on-the-spot fine. Penalties for driving without an MOT can reach as high as £1,000. If your car is not considered roadworthy or it would fail an MOT on a dangerous defect issue, you could be fined up to £2,500.
If you have forgotten to MOT your car, you must secure one as soon as possible.
Does your MOT expire at midnight?
Yes. Your MOT certificate expires at midnight of its expiry date. However, it's not advised to leave your MOT test until the last minute. Where further work is required to pass the test, you may be left without a valid MOT and unable to drive your car.
Are brake pads checked on MOT?
Yes. You must have a minimum of 1.5mm of brake pad material; otherwise, you will receive a fail. If you are close to the 1.5mm limit, you may receive an advisory warning. Most mechanics will consider a brake pad with less than 3mm of material to warrant replacement. Your brakes play a crucial part in your driving safety, so it's imperative that they are operating to the highest standard.
Can you fail MOT for low oil?
Indirectly, yes you can—but you won't fail the test for failing to have the minimum level of oil in your engine. Engine oil plays a critical part in your emissions testing, and this can cause your car to fail its MOT if it isn't possible to take readings, or they fail to provide the required readings. It's a simple check and should be part of your pre-MOT process.
Is the boot not opening an MOT failure?
If your boot doesn't open, this isn't classed as a direct MOT failure. However, a test centre or MOT garage may refuse to carry out a test where access isn't available to all relevant areas or components that require checking.
However, all doors, including the bonnet and boot, must close securely to pass the MOT test.
Can I drive a failed MOT car home?
Only in certain cases. If your existing MOT certificate is still valid at the time your car fails its latest test, then you are still legally entitled to drive it. However, if your car has failed on a dangerous defect, then you are not permitted to drive it again before the fault is repaired.
The fines for driving any car with a dangerous defect can be as much as £2,500 and add penalty points to your licence. It could even result in a driving ban.
Can you drive a car without MOT to a garage?
Only in very specific circumstances. The only time you are permitted to drive a car without a valid MOT certificate is to a pre-arranged MOT test. However, if your car is known to have a dangerous defect or is unsafe to drive, you must have it delivered to the test centre. Driving an unsafe or un-roadworthy vehicle can result in fines of up to £2,500, penalty points, or even a driving ban.
Is driving without MOT a Criminal Offence?
Yes. Under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, driving without a valid MOT is a criminal offence. A genuine mistake may incur an on-the-spot fine of £100, but cases that progress to court can be fined up to £1,000. Higher penalties are made for driving a dangerous or unfit-for-use vehicle.
The DVSA now provides text and email reminders as well as online MOT checkers. There's no good reason for anyone to forget to have their vehicle tested in today's society.
What does MOT stand for?
The abbreviation MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. This was the government department responsible for roads and road safety when the test was first introduced in 1960. In its early years, only cars over 10 years old required the certificate; the age of cars requiring the certificate is down to only 3, under the current system. The MOT certificate is now monitored and regulated by the Driving and Vehicle Standards Authority (DVSA).
Is it illegal to park a car on the street with no MOT?
Yes, it is. Whether you are driving your car or it's parked on the street, it is against the law for a car to not have a valid MOT certificate. Even if it's not being driven, you could be fined up to £1,000 for failing to have the correct paperwork. You may even have your car seized.
Why do old cars not need an MOT?
The Department of Transport currently allows cars over 40 years old to be driven on the road without an MOT certificate. This is because the risk of vintage or collector's cars being un-roadworthy is considered small. These older cars still need to be road-safe, and are, of course, still responsible for the same fines if their cars fall below the legal standards.
How long can you drive without MOT?
You can't. If you don't hold a valid MOT, you will be fined if you're caught without one.
The only time you can drive without a valid MOT is if your car is under 3 years old, your vehicle conforms to one of the exceptions on the DVSA exemptions list, or you're driving to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Does a recall affect an MOT?
Current MOT testing requires that each centre check vehicles for outstanding defect recalls. Where a recall has not been remedied, the vehicle will fail the MOT, even if there are no other defects.
By not attending to the defect, the vehicle is considered unsafe or will become unsafe in the future. Vehicle recalls are highlighted for each vehicle within its MOT history on the DVSA MOT database.
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