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YK16 YUU

2016 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,631 mi
Last recorded77,631 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 77,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,156 miles

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,558 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few small cuts outside the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few small cuts outside the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 38,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 33,298 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 33,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

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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YK16 YUU is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YK16 YUU is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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