2016 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · BG66 OJU
2016 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 155,296 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BG66 OJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 155,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG66 OJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Honda Civic (BG66 OJU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BG66 OJU Mileage History
- 27/09/2023118,778 mi
- 26/09/2024142,017 mi+23,239 mi
- 26/09/2024142,017 mi
- 26/09/2025155,296 mi+13,279 mi
- 26/09/2025155,296 mi
Average of roughly 18,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk9
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Brake Pad and Disc WearModerate
The Mk9 Civic is known for wearing its rear brake pads much faster than expected, often requiring replacement every 20,000 miles.
- Water Ingress in the BootModerate
The seals around the tailgate or rear light clusters can fail, allowing water to collect in the spare wheel well.
- DPF and EGR BlockageModerate
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