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BD61 LHC

2012 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 LHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 50,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 47,134 miles

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS light on

Fail 17 Jan 2025 47,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot area (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor warning system TPMS light on

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,892 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 33,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,721 miles

TPMS light on

Wipers Smearing Screen

Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 24,277 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 19,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,332 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,223 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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BD61 LHC is a 2012 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 62,384 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 BD61 LHC, 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 14 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD61 LHC registered?

BD61 LHC is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BD61 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 LHC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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