2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

16,064 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,064 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    584 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    407 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    273 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Brakes5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2016 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,064 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).