2016 DS DS3 1.6L Petrol · DS03 RDS
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/10/2016. Recorded mileage 44,576 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
DS03 RDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 44,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DS03 RDS Mileage History
- 10/05/202435,222 mi
- 06/05/202539,862 mi+4,640 mi
- 06/05/202539,862 mi
- 28/04/202644,572 mi+4,710 mi
- 30/04/202644,576 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS03 RDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ds Ds3 (DS03 RDS) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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