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C21 RCM

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,203 mi
Last recorded59,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RCM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner kerb band cut / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,677 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2025 53,533 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS lamp on dash but is not malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,360 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2023 45,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & split inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,225 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2020 32,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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C21 RCM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 C21 RCM registered?

C21 RCM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is C21 RCM safe to buy?

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