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YJ16 KZU

2016 Citroen Ds

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Ds53,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 KZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDs
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 114,176 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 114,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,019 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker incorrectly fitted into hub knuckle & shocker top mount incorrectly retained (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,531 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 92,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 83,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,299 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 64,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 52,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 52,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Citroen Ds?

Based on 7,937 MOT tests across 1,007 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
1,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Headlamp aim too low 157
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 152
Headlamp aim too high 151
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YJ16 KZU is a 2016 Citroen Ds in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Ds models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 53,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Ds fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ16 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ds typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen Ds is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ16 KZU is a 2016 Citroen Ds, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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