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OV03 XPA

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XPA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,696 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corroding

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush weak and n/s/f split (2.4.G.2)

rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,849 miles

brake pipes corroding

front chassis corroding

front lower arm front bushes starting to wear

front registration deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 100,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

front chassis corroding

front lower arm front bushes starting to wear

front registration deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,672 miles

both front to rear-rear section brake pipes corroding

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n.s.f lower arm front bush wearing

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear-rear section brake pipes corroding

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n.s.f lower arm front bush wearing

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs corroding on faces

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,569 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,903 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XPA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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