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HX16 VVH

2016 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,269 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear metal hangers broken away (6.1.2 (a))

slight grease seepage around nearside front drive shaft outer cv gaiter areas [retaining clip slightly loose]

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,373 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket corroded + no longer attached so not longer giving support to system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 108,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket corroded + no longer attached so not longer giving support to system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,951 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 86,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 76,367 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

X 1 rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 May 2021 65,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger snapped

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

Fail 11 May 2021 65,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger snapped

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,850 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))

Fail 28 May 2020 59,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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HX16 VVH is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HX16 VVH is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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