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LJ13 VTC

2013 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,334 mi
Last recorded158,334 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 VTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 130,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,824 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,613 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 68,171 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 56,940 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,141 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 40,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,622 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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LJ13 VTC is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ13 VTC, 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 LJ13 VTC registered?

LJ13 VTC is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 VTC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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