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BC16 DLX

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,805 mi
Last recorded45,805 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DLX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 43,797 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 37,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,843 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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BC16 DLX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC16 DLX registered?

BC16 DLX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BC16 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 DLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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