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CE16 ZGO

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZGO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,905 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 84,905 miles

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

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

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 75,244 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm/perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bumper damaged but secure & not likely to cause injury

Fail 4 Jan 2024 65,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,792 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 36,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 26,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively est 100% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing the windscreen slightly

parking brake travel high but not excessive and holding

Fail 2 Jan 2020 26,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively est 100% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing the windscreen slightly

parking brake travel high but not excessive and holding

Pass 7 Jan 2019 17,336 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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CE16 ZGO is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple 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 CE16 ZGO registered?

CE16 ZGO is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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