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A16 JCJ

2017 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,011 mi
Last recorded47,011 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JCJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 37,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 32,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 18,470 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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A16 JCJ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 JCJ registered?

A16 JCJ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is A16 JCJ safe to buy?

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