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AR51 BSO

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 155,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 147,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 140,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 127,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light illuminated

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,499 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 110,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 98,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,070 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,382 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 74,358 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,900 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner edges

Slight scratch on screen

Slight wiper judder

Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly and low on inner edges

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight wiper judder

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,561 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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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AR51 BSO is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR51 BSO, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR51 BSO is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AR51 BSO safe to buy?

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