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B156 XST

2016 Honda C50

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 XST
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,002 miles

Offside Front Inner alloy wheel welded repair

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 124,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner alloy wheel welded repair

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,385 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 29,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre cut outer sidewall no cord visible

Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,154 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,154 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,375 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda C50?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,843 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 67
Direction indicators not working 50
Horn not working 48
Direction indicator not working 45
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B156 XST is a 2016 Honda C50 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Honda C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B156 XST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 10 years old, this Honda C50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B156 XST registered?

B156 XST is a 2016 Honda C50, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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