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B17 LTT

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,956 mi
Last recorded160,956 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LTT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 160,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 155,837 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 155,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 153,897 miles

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake efficiency near limit

Fail 13 Apr 2023 153,894 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 153,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 152,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel nut damaged but still tight

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,186 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint nut just reaching lock

slight play in steering

Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f bottom ball joint nut just reaching lock

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front position bulbs dim

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

corroded exhaust system

Fail 17 Mar 2016 140,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front position bulbs dim

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

corroded exhaust system

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,565 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,613 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 105,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,359 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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B17 LTT is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B17 LTT, 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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What year was B17 LTT registered?

B17 LTT is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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