2016 Honda Civic · 55,113 MOT tests
2016 Honda Civic reliability
2016 Honda Civics fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Civic years (55,113 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 51,391
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,113
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.72%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Honda Civic reliable?
2016 Honda Civics fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Civic years (55,113 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.49% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Honda Civic shows 51,391 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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