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CV16 WHR

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 WHR
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 75,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 71,588 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 68,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 61,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r lens broken

Fail 31 Jul 2023 61,898 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r lens broken

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,799 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,816 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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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CV16 WHR is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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CV16 WHR is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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