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BP16 JYC

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 JYC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Mar 2026 64,624 miles

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

Nearside Front noise from wheel bearing area/centre of wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 60,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,173 miles

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

o/s/ cv joint noisy whilst turning requires further investigation

Fail 1 Apr 2024 56,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre section exhaust hanger deteriorated

exhaust dpf joining flange completely detached

o/s/ cv joint noisy whilst turning requires further investigation

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,628 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 49,607 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,674 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 40,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 31,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 20,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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BP16 JYC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP16 JYC registered?

BP16 JYC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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