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LJ13 VXL

2013 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

230,257 mi
Last recorded230,257 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 VXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 230,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 214,778 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 214,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 200,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 200,069 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 185,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 185,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 169,499 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 169,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear puncher repair tab sticking out past the tread .

Pass 7 Dec 2020 153,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 133,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,060 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,359 miles

Front disc lipped

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,359 miles

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

Front disc lipped

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot (3.7.B.5b)

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 VXL is a 2013 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXL, 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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LJ13 VXL is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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