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OV03 VVZ

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot latch is sticky does not always open, it does secure in its possition

both front headlamp brackets are damaged but the headlights are secure

both front wings have damage but does not cause any sharp edges

engine manegement light illuminated on the dash

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot latch is sticky does not always open, it does secure in its possition

both front headlamp brackets are damaged but the headlights are secure

both front wings have damage but does not cause any sharp edges

engine manegement light illuminated on the dash

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,302 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 14 Dec 2012 67,302 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,037 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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OV03 VVZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 OV03 VVZ, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV03 VVZ registered?

OV03 VVZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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