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CA16 GRX

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 GRX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 66,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 50,801 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre tread very low (1.8mm) and badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre tread low (2.5mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre tread very low (1.8mm) and badly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre tread low (2.5mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,168 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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CA16 GRX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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CA16 GRX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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