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J55 DXO

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,395 mi
Last recorded145,395 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DXO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 145,395 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody partially undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2026 145,395 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody partially undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop link bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's rear toe arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sill has same corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,501 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose nut tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 130,855 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,488 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 116,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,449 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 102,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,472 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 88,472 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 66,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J55 DXO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 J55 DXO, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J55 DXO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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