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SY16 YZJ

2016 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 52,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDEWALL DAMAGE / UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 36,463 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 28,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,483 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,799 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,467 miles

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

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

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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SY16 YZJ is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY16 YZJ registered?

SY16 YZJ is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is SY16 YZJ safe to buy?

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