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CA16 XGC

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 XGC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,512 miles

wing mirror doesn't lock on mounting

Fail 1 Dec 2025 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

wing mirror doesn't lock on mounting

Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,256 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 63,493 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 63,493 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,102 miles

o/s/f seat belt receiver cover missing

Fail 22 Jun 2023 63,102 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f seat belt receiver cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,021 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 50,021 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative and advise n/s mirror (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,204 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 39,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,637 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 XGC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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 XGC registered?

CA16 XGC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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