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AE16 XXU

2016 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda Civic44,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,251 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front and rear under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,701 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 76,586 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2024 76,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,768 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,768 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,637 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,450 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,638 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,555 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AE16 XXU is a 2016 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 44,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 XXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 10 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE16 XXU is a 2016 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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