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YE16 GUD

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 GUD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,271 miles

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

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

URGENT SAFTY RECALL This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 27 Oct 2025 78,251 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted risk of damage to equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

URGENT SAFTY RECALL This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 72,665 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,726 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 64,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,957 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 11 Oct 2021 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,175 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,137 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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YE16 GUD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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YE16 GUD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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