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W21 PDC

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,393 mi
Last recorded36,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 PDC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,393 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,724 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 21,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 18,525 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 18,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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W21 PDC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was W21 PDC registered?

W21 PDC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is W21 PDC safe to buy?

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