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YC16 RYX

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 RYX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 121,190 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 119,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,332 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 100,331 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,465 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,465 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,794 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,236 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,236 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YC16 RYX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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YC16 RYX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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