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SO65 TAU

2016 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,746 mi
Last recorded48,746 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 46,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 44,351 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 44,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,874 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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SO65 TAU is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO65 TAU registered?

SO65 TAU is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is SO65 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 TAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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