2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · RX16 WZM
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 134,003 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX16 WZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 134,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX16 WZM 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 (RX16 WZM) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
RX16 WZM Mileage History
- 13/04/2023127,900 mi
- 19/03/2024131,469 mi+3,569 mi
- 19/03/2024131,469 mi
- 30/10/2025134,001 mi+2,532 mi
- 30/10/2025134,003 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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