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DL04 CHR

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 CHR
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 89,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 81,619 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,584 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 66,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,768 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre inner sidewall and wheel rim

Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip if not been repaired would advise a repair before it spreads (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fittings broken on the offside

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,114 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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DL04 CHR is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue 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 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 DL04 CHR registered?

DL04 CHR is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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