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GY16 FTC

2016 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,517 mi
Last recorded60,517 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 60,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~2.5mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,696 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

front tyres close to wear indicators

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 51,694 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

front exhaust bracket snapped

front tyres close to wear indicators

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,682 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner discs corroded

front inner discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,246 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 36,242 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17/88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17/88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,038 miles

Nearside mirror taped up

Fail 24 Jun 2021 28,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished (205/45r17)

Nearside mirror taped up

Offside side skirt hanging off

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 May 2019 18,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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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GY16 FTC is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was GY16 FTC registered?

GY16 FTC is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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