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C34 XEL

1985 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,064 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,908 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,897 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear arches rusting.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,851 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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C34 XEL is a 1985 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 67,732 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 C34 XEL, 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 41 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C34 XEL?

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What year was C34 XEL registered?

C34 XEL is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 September 1985.

Is C34 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C34 XEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C34 XEL have outstanding finance?

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