2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · J66 TBC
2016 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 62,048 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J66 TBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 62,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J66 TBC Mileage History
- 10/11/202354,219 mi
- 12/03/202455,622 mi+1,403 mi
- 26/10/202456,938 mi+1,316 mi
- 15/10/202562,035 mi+5,097 mi
- 16/10/202562,048 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J66 TBC 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 (J66 TBC) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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