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OV03 XAB

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 116,467 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 109,648 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,882 miles

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

catalyst heat shield corroded and broken

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 104,882 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

catalyst heat shield corroded and broken

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,738 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links badly worn, on mot limit new required

Extensive corrosion panel side of o/s/r arch, advise repair before it becomes a sharp edge

N/s/f lower arm void bush 50% split on mot limit new required

Passenger wiper rubber split at ends

Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,738 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links badly worn, on mot limit new required

Extensive corrosion panel side of o/s/r arch, advise repair before it becomes a sharp edge

N/s/f lower arm void bush 50% split on mot limit new required

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger wiper rubber split at ends

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,055 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links worn

Corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch will need attention soon before it becomes a sharp edge

N/s/f lower arm void bush partially split

O/s/f outer brake pad low

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 May 2011 71,563 miles

Drivers wiper rubber split at one end

Fail 4 May 2011 71,563 miles

Drivers wiper rubber split at one end

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

Pass 21 May 2010 61,654 miles

18mm chip in windscreen just outside zone A

Front brake discs badly worn, advise replacement

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake needs adjusting

N/s/r anti-roll bar link worn

N/s/r tyre 1.6mm inside edge, advise replacement

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2009 47,978 miles

15mm chip just out of zone A in windscreen

Fail 1 May 2009 47,977 miles

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

15mm chip just out of zone A in windscreen

Drivers and passengers windscreen wiper rubbers split at both ends

N/s/r tyre just passed MOt 1.6mm inside edge + nail in tyre

Rear wiper split at ends

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,933 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 32,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,679 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 XAB is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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