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BF16 UTW

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UTW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,980 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information & to arrange a free repair

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 31,247 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,386 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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BF16 UTW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF16 UTW registered?

BF16 UTW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BF16 UTW safe to buy?

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