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YX16 XJL

2016 Ds DS4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS447,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 XJL
MakeDs
ModelDS4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,229 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 65,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 58,715 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR Seat belt unchecked due to child seat ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight perishing and cracking in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn very close to cords on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 41,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn very close to cords on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 26,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,487 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 18,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 17,251 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

How Reliable is the Ds DS4?

Based on 41,313 MOT tests across 4,661 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,661
On UK Roads
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YX16 XJL is a 2016 Ds DS4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 47,735 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX16 XJL is a 2016 Ds DS4, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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