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CX16 JTZ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,069 mi
Last recorded20,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 JTZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,069 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 20,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 17,271 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 14,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 14,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 12,755 miles

rear discs worn

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 8,086 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 7,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 5,183 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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CX16 JTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX16 JTZ registered?

CX16 JTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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