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BG51 LUJ

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 135,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,682 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,681 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,465 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

check engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 131,465 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

check engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,166 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 13,071 miles

rear braking discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,941 miles

front braking pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low on shoulders

Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,638 miles

offside rear tyre worn too 2mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 95,638 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre worn too 2mm

Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,391 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,597 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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BG51 LUJ is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG51 LUJ, 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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BG51 LUJ is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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