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Citroën DS3

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

R16 CORMOT history

R16 COR is a black diesel Citroën DS3 first used on 9 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

R16 COR black Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,165 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 COR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 COR was last recorded at 87,165 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,864 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,301 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,165 miles
  • 2025 – 83,864 miles
  • 2024 – 78,471 miles
  • 2023 – 70,436 miles
  • 2022 – 55,391 miles
  • 2021 – 42,964 miles
  • 2020 – 42,016 miles
  • 2019 – 37,759 miles
  • 2018 – 30,623 miles
  • 2017 – 25,863 miles
  • 2016 – 23,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust mounting defective two brackets corroded off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    726757239558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,165 miles (+3,301)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    208808726315
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    815005785920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,864 miles (+5,393)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    411659093989
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    947457160768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,471 miles (+8,035)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    695868436294
    • MajorExhaust system insecure brackets broken ,exhaust sitting on undertray,risk of fire (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass70,436 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    989545648075
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective two brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail70,435 miles (+15,044)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    715864692288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective two brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass55,391 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    543555941717
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section worn and support brackets fractured(x2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
  10. Fail55,391 miles (+12,427)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    745889740518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure various splits/tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure various splits/tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section worn and support brackets fractured(x2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  11. Pass42,964 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    901010208650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,016 miles (+4,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    917234685759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop lik slight play
  13. Pass37,759 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    213259267690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,623 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    521301510718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,863 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    122533387134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,527 miles
    Test number
    822152565932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail23,527 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,527 miles
    Test number
    656388523541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R16 COR

Does R16 COR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 COR is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 COR?
The MOT on R16 COR is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 COR done?
R16 COR was recorded at 87,165 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has R16 COR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 COR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 COR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 COR find?
R16 COR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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