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J17 OLU

2013 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,536 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 80,536 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,657 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 72,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 69,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,326 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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J17 OLU is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J17 OLU, 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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What year was J17 OLU registered?

J17 OLU is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is J17 OLU safe to buy?

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