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B16 XCR

1996 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 55,599 miles

NO REAR SEATS OR BELTS FITTED WHEN TESTED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr + osr, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,472 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,203 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,502 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

Front number plate cracked and plinth loose.

Heavy surface corrosion to intermidiate exhaust.

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 XCR is a 1996 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 89,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCR, 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 30 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 XCR registered?

B16 XCR is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B16 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 XCR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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