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OE13 ELJ

2013 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE13 ELJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 103,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - (205/55r16) - (DOT0621 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (501 Bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - (205/55r16) - (DOT0621 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 84,273 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,761 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,411 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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OE13 ELJ is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE13 ELJ, 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 OE13 ELJ registered?

OE13 ELJ is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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