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SM16 VKB

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,431 mi
Last recorded48,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VKB
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,967 miles

' This vehicle has an oustanding recall. Contact Citreon for information and arrange a free repair '

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 46,966 miles

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

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

' This vehicle has an oustanding recall. Contact Citreon for information and arrange a free repair '

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,945 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 40,945 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of brake disc overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inside face of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn/scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 33,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 29,173 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 19,371 miles

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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SM16 VKB is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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SM16 VKB is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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