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AO16 DPU

2016 Ds DS5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 DPU
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,535 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall & is subject to a ‘stop drive’ notice. . Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 31 Dec 2025 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shaft end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall & is subject to a ‘stop drive’ notice. . Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter insecure at shaft end.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 49,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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AO16 DPU is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO16 DPU registered?

AO16 DPU is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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