2016 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · LB65 NZA

A consistent run of clean MOT passes since first testing in 2019, combined with just a small handful of advisories confined to tyres and wiper blades, defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2016 Honda Civic. Across seven examinations the car has never failed, with the most recent test on 25 November 2025 recording a clean pass and no defects of any kind. The two advisory areas that have appeared are minor and isolated: minor sidewall damage to the offside front tyre was flagged on consecutive tests in December 2023 and December 2024 before disappearing from the latest record, and a note about front wipers starting to split or smear appeared once in 2023. Taken together, the trend across the seven-year testing history is one of stable, trouble-free presentation with nothing escalating into a recurring concern or a category of structural, braking, or suspension defect. The recorded 15,339 miles against a ten-year registration paints a picture of very light use, averaging roughly 1,500 miles per year, which is well below typical mileage for a vehicle of this age. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, with annual or near-annual MOTs from January 2019 through November 2025, indicating the car has remained on the road throughout rather than laid up for significant periods. Mechanically, this low annual accumulation means wear on major drivetrain items such as the clutch, gearbox and engine internals will be modest, and brake discs and pads are likely to be in slow-wearing condition. The trade-off is that light, low-mileage use can allow brake discs to corrode on the surface, rubber components to deteriorate through age rather than use, and fluids to age in situ, so age-sensitive items deserve closer attention even where mileage is reassuringly low. For a prospective buyer, the only items flagged in the MOT history worth probing on inspection are the tyres and wipers. The offside front tyre carried minor sidewall damage advisories on two consecutive tests, so examine the current offside front sidewall carefully for any cuts, bulges, or scuffing, and check the tread depth across the full width since uneven wear on a low-mileage car can point to a tracking or suspension geometry issue rather than simple use. Wipers smearing on a 2023 test is a minor concern, but confirm the wiper blades are clearing cleanly on both sides and inspect the wiper linkage beneath the scuttle panel for any stiffness or noise, as the mechanism can seize from infrequent use. Given the very low annual mileage, the test drive should focus on issues that arise from prolonged standing or short journeys rather than high-mileage wear. Listen for any brake judder or vibration on the first firm application, which on a lightly used car can indicate corroded disc surfaces rather than pad wear, and confirm the handbrake holds firmly without excessive travel, as rear calipers and cables can stick when rarely operated. On the move, check for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over bumps, which could reveal perished bushes or weakened coil springs from age, and feel for any pulling, vibration or vagueness through the steering wheel that might point to worn drop links, track rod ends, or top mounts. Finally, verify all warning lamps extinguish promptly on start-up, confirm the exhaust emits steady vapour rather than thick white smoke, and ensure the transmission selects smoothly in all gears, as these are the most informative checks on a car whose mechanical condition owes more to age than to use.