2016 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · DT65 FCD

The 2016 Honda Civic presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 January 2026 at 105,303 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a pattern of consistent passes, indicates the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order with no immediate advisories or failures demanding attention. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 73,192 miles and the February 2025 test at 90,336 miles, the car covered approximately 17,144 miles. The subsequent jump to 105,303 miles by January 2026 represents a further 14,967 miles in under a year. This suggests sustained, regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which is generally favourable for preventing the seizure of components like brakes and the deterioration of rubber seals associated with standing vehicles. A closer look at the record reveals a pattern of retests following initial failures, though the specific defect codes are absent from the supplied data. In February 2025, the car failed at 90,210 miles before passing three days later at 90,336 miles, indicating a minor rectification. The January 2026 entry is more unusual, showing both a failure and a pass on the same day at the identical 105,303-mile reading. This strongly suggests a straightforward item, such as a blown bulb or a parking brake not holding on the gradient, was identified and fixed immediately before the retest. Despite the current clean record, a prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of recent advisories does not preclude age-related wear. A detailed underbody inspection is essential to check for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, a common concern on older Civics. The front suspension lower arms and rear beam bushes should be examined for perishing or cracking. Given the mileage, the condition of the brake discs and pads, particularly the rear set which can suffer from binding calipers on this model, warrants a road test to confirm smooth, drag-free operation.