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PJ16 BMV

2016 Ds DS5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,987 mi
Last recorded44,987 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 BMV
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 44,987 miles

This vehicle has a outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 28 Jan 2026 44,964 miles

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

This vehicle has a outstanding recall. Contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,544 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,993 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 41,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pad spring incorrect fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 39,424 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 12,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,400 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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PJ16 BMV is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ16 BMV registered?

PJ16 BMV is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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The MOT history for PJ16 BMV 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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