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CX16 JUC

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 JUC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn major play\movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,035 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc worn to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc worn to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,282 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 67,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 56,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 45,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,970 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 31,970 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,112 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 JUC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JUC registered?

CX16 JUC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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