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OV03 VWN

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,777 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 129,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 127,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,778 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn low on shoulders

Fail 9 Nov 2017 121,778 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 100,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,053 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to perish

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,670 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 48,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,932 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 VWN is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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