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XM05 HAY

2016 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM05 HAY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 60,652 miles

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

nsr tyre inner edge worn

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 55,748 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2025 55,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 53,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,114 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 53,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,506 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 50,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,052 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,685 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 40,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 22,972 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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XM05 HAY is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XM05 HAY registered?

XM05 HAY is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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