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CU16 OJZ

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OJZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 81,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 81,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,080 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 77,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,022 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,435 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,854 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 50,853 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 34,149 miles

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

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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CU16 OJZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 CU16 OJZ registered?

CU16 OJZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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