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BL16 CNX

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 CNX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,222 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 50,222 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,586 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,373 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BL16 CNX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL16 CNX registered?

BL16 CNX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is BL16 CNX safe to buy?

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