DS Ds3 (2016)
2016 DS Ds3
CarHunch analysed 11,827 real MOT records for the 2016 DS Ds3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 DS3 matches the UK average pass rate at 80.2%, but petrol and diesel versions tell different stories—petrol engines pass at 81.6% while diesels lag at 77.4%, making fuel type a genuine reliability factor here. More concerning, 36.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold that should worry a buyer.
These cars are running at modest mileage for their age (median 36,891 miles), yet they're accumulating an average of 1.93 failures and 11.5 advisories per test, suggesting underlying wear issues aren't mileage-dependent. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and strongly favour a petrol over diesel example—and insist on a full service history to catch problems early.
What to check before buying a 2016 DS Ds3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 7,805 | 81.6% | 1.76 |
| Diesel (34%) | 4,021 | 77.4% | 2.25 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 DS Ds3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 DS Ds3 vehicles fall between 27,910 and 46,658 miles.
2016 DS Ds3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10,885 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 DS Ds3
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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34.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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27.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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23.4%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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