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CE16 UZX

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,754 mi
Last recorded85,754 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 UZX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 85,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with hazard lights (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 76,622 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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,591 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to o.s front spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,217 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 64,217 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 50,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,445 miles

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

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,445 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working jet missing (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault puncture o/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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CE16 UZX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE16 UZX registered?

CE16 UZX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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