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B16 XEK

1996 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XEK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,504 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,602 miles

slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 107,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,693 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 106,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

remove satnav bracket/adjust park brake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 76,135 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,831 miles

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

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 XEK is a 1996 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

B16 XEK is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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The MOT history for B16 XEK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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