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EK51 SAR

2016 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 SAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front spring fitted incorrectly but still functioning

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

front exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front spring fitted incorrectly but still functioning

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

front exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,071 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 117,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 111,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 111,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,790 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,999 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 33,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,239 miles

Bonnet release handle is broken.

Bracket in front of rear exhaust silencer is broken.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,239 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle is broken.

Bracket in front of rear exhaust silencer is broken.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower bumper cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,318 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,007 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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EK51 SAR is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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EK51 SAR is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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