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VU16 CGE

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,255 mi
Last recorded49,255 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 CGE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,255 miles

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

Rear Both rear seats folded down with load on top, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also worn below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Both rear seats folded down with load on top, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 6 Apr 2024 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut on inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,705 miles

TPMS warning lamp on, indicating that one or more of the tyre pressures is low.

Pass 9 May 2019 28,297 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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VU16 CGE is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VU16 CGE registered?

VU16 CGE is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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