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AU03 XRA

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,431 mi
Last recorded184,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 184,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 181,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 175,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 168,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 168,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 156,085 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 156,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 145,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2015 145,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front shock dust cover insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2014 132,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front shock dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 111,370 miles

front indicator bulbs deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2011 100,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 78,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 69,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,000 miles

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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AU03 XRA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 AU03 XRA, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU03 XRA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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