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BJ51 VWU

2001 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 125,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front wish bone bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (n/s/r tyre edge wearing out) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 123,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front wish bone bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (n/s/r tyre edge wearing out) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,431 miles

Front Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres n/s/r tyre edge started to wear out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 119,956 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracking ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 119,952 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracking ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slightly knocking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 111,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,068 miles

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,704 miles

uneven wear to offside rear tyre causing it to be low in places

Fail 5 Dec 2007 63,704 miles

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

uneven wear to offside rear tyre causing it to be low in places

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,584 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,301 miles

rear tyres have uneven wear

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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BJ51 VWU is a 2001 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BJ51 VWU, 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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BJ51 VWU is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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