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YX16 TFF

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,854 mi
Last recorded28,854 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 TFF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,854 miles

this vehicle has an outstanding recall . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 22 Sep 2025 28,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

this vehicle has an outstanding recall . contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 15 May 2025 28,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 26,613 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 26,613 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working water in bottle ,cannot hear the washer pump operating (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger not attached on bottom n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 24,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 24,348 miles

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

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 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 22,690 miles

nearside front tyre wall perishing

Fail 27 May 2022 22,690 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 26 May 2021 20,209 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,206 miles

all brake discs are showing slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 8 May 2019 15,927 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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YX16 TFF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX16 TFF registered?

YX16 TFF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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