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VA65 YCF

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 YCF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,024 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the park braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,618 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,435 miles

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

Offside Outer driveshaft gaiter wet with grease

Offside Rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and worn uneven inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,470 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 35,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, wearing outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,095 miles

handbrake control lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2019 14,526 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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VA65 YCF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red 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 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA65 YCF registered?

VA65 YCF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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