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BF51 XEP

2001 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,379 mi
Last recorded138,379 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XEP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,379 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake offside and near side brake pipes sign of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 138,379 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to blowing exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern found product on lense. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer has a hole in it. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake offside and near side brake pipes sign of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

battery loose near live battery lead ,could short out.

no timing belt history.

oil low.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 132,867 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 132,867 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,148 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 122,435 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,579 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,194 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,942 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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BF51 XEP is a 2001 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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