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CA16 JZP

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 JZP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,012 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 80,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,982 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s <3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 62,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,512 miles

COOLANT LOW

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 51,512 miles

COOLANT LOW

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,560 miles

N/S/F wheel arch damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2022 41,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Not in Bracket)(incorrectly fitted (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough knocking (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wheel arch damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front wheel arch broken

Fail 26 Jul 2021 34,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front wheel arch broken

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,981 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 JZP is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple 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 CA16 JZP registered?

CA16 JZP is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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