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BC16 DTU

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DTU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 29,686 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,136 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 22,132 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,784 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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BC16 DTU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC16 DTU registered?

BC16 DTU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BC16 DTU safe to buy?

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