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LJ13 XAU

2013 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

225,676 mi
Last recorded225,676 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 XAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 225,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 209,805 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 209,805 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 188,248 miles

driver side door check strap not working as intended

n/s dayrunning light not working - pre 2018

undertray / covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2024 188,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

driver side door check strap not working as intended

handbrake slight free play

n/s dayrunning light not working - pre 2018

undertray / covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 168,514 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever high - slight free play

n/s day running light not working - pre 2018

n/s front crash damage

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,511 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front crash / slam panel cracked from crash damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake lever high - slight free play

n/s day running light not working - pre 2018

n/s front crash damage

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,357 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,800 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,794 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,143 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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 XAU is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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