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B16 CYV

1993 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Honda Civic94,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,912 miles

under components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake matel pipes not cheked proplely due to protaction coated & ubove covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,614 miles

rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,755 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 62,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,424 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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B16 CYV is a 1993 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 94,192 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 B16 CYV, 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 33 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 CYV registered?

B16 CYV is a 1993 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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