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LG16 HWL

2016 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 HWL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,119 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,838 miles

Front Lower suspension arms inner bushes cracked

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

engine oil leak

middle exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 11 Oct 2024 66,838 miles

Front Lower suspension arms inner bushes cracked

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

engine oil leak

middle exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,700 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have excessive wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides are cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Original test by I.H.Buckland 24.02.2023

Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have excessive wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides are cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,533 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 32,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 21,719 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 16,276 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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LG16 HWL is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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LG16 HWL is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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