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AV16 GKZ

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GKZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,475 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall.Contact Citroen for infomation and to arrange a free repair

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 68,320 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,831 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 65,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,347 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,974 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 47,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,540 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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AV16 GKZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV16 GKZ registered?

AV16 GKZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 GKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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