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BF51 PBZ

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 PBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 169,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 169,416 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 162,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 159,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,839 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 156,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 153,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 153,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,742 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 147,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 142,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 142,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 126,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 118,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf wiper split on end

Fail 14 Aug 2012 109,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,782 miles

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

Noted o/s ball joint dust cover split, no excessive movement in balljoint.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,782 miles

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

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

Noted o/s ball joint dust cover split, no excessive movement in balljoint.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,737 miles

noted slight leak from o/s/f balljoint, no play in balljoint.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,735 miles

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

noted slight leak from o/s/f balljoint, no play in balljoint.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,738 miles

noted slight leak from o/s/f balljoint, no evidence of excess play in balljoint at this time

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 51,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF51 PBZ is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BF51 PBZ, 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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BF51 PBZ is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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