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DE13 MVJ

2013 Honda Civic

White Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 MVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 172,212 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 154,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 144,866 miles

Offside Front ROOF CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2023 129,247 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 129,245 miles

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

Offside Front plastic trim loose / catching tyre when on full lock

Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,417 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges, perished outer sidewall and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 99,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm and cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 69,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,554 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 42,554 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,805 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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DE13 MVJ is a 2013 Honda Civic in White with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 61,107 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 DE13 MVJ, 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 13 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DE13 MVJ is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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