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YY16 OTU

2016 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,721 mi
Last recorded36,721 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda Civic44,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 OTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 36,721 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2026 36,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread peeling and tearing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 24,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 20,474 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2024 20,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 10,827 miles

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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YY16 OTU is a 2016 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol 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 YY16 OTU, 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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What year was YY16 OTU registered?

YY16 OTU is a 2016 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YY16 OTU safe to buy?

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