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RA05 DUD

2016 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 154,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,092 miles

undertrays fitted , covers

Fail 14 Nov 2025 94,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted , covers

Pass 4 Jan 2025 147,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,771 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 88,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear diff slight leak

coolant low

Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,540 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,953 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,977 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 117,977 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,456 miles

unable to check all under vehicle components [under trays fitted]

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 110,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,287 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,712 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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RA05 DUD is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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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What year was RA05 DUD registered?

RA05 DUD is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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