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CU16 YSZ

2016 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,611 mi
Last recorded79,611 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,046 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,857 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,784 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 54,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 33,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 17,328 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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CU16 YSZ is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU16 YSZ registered?

CU16 YSZ is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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