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SE16 XSX

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 XSX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 84,011 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,966 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 72,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 60,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip Insecure Still Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,322 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2019 29,357 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2019 29,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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SE16 XSX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE16 XSX registered?

SE16 XSX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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