2016 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SV16 WDZ

The 2016 Honda Civic presents a stable but maintenance-reactive roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 17 December 2025 at 74,801 miles. That test cycle revealed a pattern of deferred brake work. The vehicle failed on the same day the front inner brake pads were below 1.5 mm, then passed later that day at the identical 74,801 miles, confirming a same-day repair. A near-identical failure occurred on 10 January 2025 at 69,627 miles for rear inner pads below 1.5 mm, again passed the same day. The recurring nature of these failures, front then rear within eleven months, indicates the braking system has been run to or beyond minimum tolerances before intervention. Both front tyres were also flagged on the December 2025 pass as worn on both edges and close to the legal limit, suggesting alignment or suspension bushing wear that a buyer must verify in person. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a ten-year-old vehicle. Recorded miles moved from 63,880 in January 2024 to 69,627 in January 2025, a gain of 5,747 miles, then to 74,801 by December 2025, a further 5,174 miles over roughly eleven months. This averages approximately 7,480 miles per year, aligning with typical UK annual usage. No anomalous gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the record, and the mileage figures are logically sequential across all five entries, supporting an honest odometer history. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and front suspension geometry. The repeated inner pad failures, particularly the rear set, point toward caliper slide pins or binding calipers that may not fully retract, causing uneven inner wear. Request evidence of caliper service or replacement alongside the pad work. The December 2025 advisory for both-edge front tyre wear is a direct indicator of toe misalignment or degraded front suspension bushes, likely compliance bushes or anti-roll bar links. Have a four-wheel alignment check performed and inspect the lower arm bushes and track rod ends for play. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, also examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as Honda Civics of this generation can develop surface corrosion that affects structural integrity if left untreated.