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SH12 YAB

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,475 mi
Last recorded135,475 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YAB
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 135,475 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged not showing white light to thye rear

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 9 Dec 2025 135,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense damaged not showing white light to thye rear

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 128,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,365 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 38,354 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 11,552 miles

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

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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SH12 YAB 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 70%.

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.

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What year was SH12 YAB registered?

SH12 YAB is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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