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C44 VHA

1985 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,639 mi
Last recorded116,639 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 VHA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 116,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 98,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 90,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

front crossmember distorted

previous welding repairs covered with underseal and seam sealer

rear tyres starting to perish

slight flat in ns rear tyre tread

Fail 17 May 2011 90,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

front crossmember distorted

previous welding repairs covered with underseal and seam sealer

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2010 81,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fresh wet underseal on inner wheel arches sills and inner sills

front crossmember distorted and corroded in non perscribed areas

front number plate slightly deteriorated

previous welding repairs covered with underseal and seam sealer

signs of fiberglass in ns rear boot floor

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,111 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes and hoses greased

front crossmember corroded in non perscribed area

signs of seam sealer around welding repairs

Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes and hoses greased

front crossmember corroded in non perscribed area

signs of seam sealer around welding repairs

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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C44 VHA is a 1985 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C44 VHA, 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.

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What year was C44 VHA registered?

C44 VHA is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 October 1985.

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