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BGZ 8786

2016 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8786
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,703 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 49,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also puncture repair leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 44,425 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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BGZ 8786 is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGZ 8786 registered?

BGZ 8786 is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8786 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8786 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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