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OV03 XPJ

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,351 mi
Last recorded108,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,351 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 87,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,742 miles

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 13 May 2016 79,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 70,832 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 70,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2014 63,712 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 63,712 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2013 60,071 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered

n/s front lower susspension arm ball joint dust cover repaired

n/s front lower susspension arm front bush split by 30%

o/s front lower susspension arm front bush starting to split

Fail 9 May 2013 60,071 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly feathered

n/s front lower susspension arm ball joint dust cover repaired

n/s front lower susspension arm front bush split by 30%

o/s front lower susspension arm front bush starting to split

strong advise - o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm (minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 16 May 2012 55,833 miles

cat heatshield corroded and split around 1 fixing, rattling. manifold heatshield corroded around 1 fixing

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front wishbone arm front bush perished and beginning to split, offside front wishbone arm front bush perished

offside front fog lamp condensated

partial engine top cover fitted

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight corrosion on rtear brake discs

slight corrosion on vehicle underside

slight imbalance from rear service brake

Fail 15 May 2012 55,833 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cat heatshield corroded and split around 1 fixing, rattling. manifold heatshield corroded around 1 fixing

engine oil on minimum

exhaust centre section rear flange heavily corroded and very thin, split around 1 fixing but secure. (strong advise)

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front wishbone arm front bush perished and beginning to split, offside front wishbone arm front bush perished

offside front fog lamp condensated

partial engine top cover fitted

rear tyres perished, nearside worst and has a nail in the tread

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight corrosion on rtear brake discs

slight corrosion on vehicle underside

slight imbalance from rear service brake

washers misaligned

Pass 10 May 2011 49,366 miles

both front wishbone arm, forward bushes perished

both rear tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

both steering track rod end gaiters split

exhaust system corroded, heavily @ joints

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in steering track rod balljoints

strong advise - slight play in nearside steering track rod end

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 13 May 2010 43,850 miles

balljoint boots for nearside and offside track rod ends and nearside lower balljoint split

exhaust centre to rear joint corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

offside wiper slightly smeary

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tyres feathered

slight play in nearside track rod end

very slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 13 May 2010 43,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

balljoint boots for nearside and offside track rod ends and nearside lower balljoint split

exhaust centre to rear joint corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

offside wiper slightly smeary

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tyres feathered

slight play in nearside track rod end

very slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 7 May 2009 38,876 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread and offside front on 2mm

stonechips in front screen

Fail 7 May 2009 38,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front washers misaligned

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread and offside front on 2mm

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

stonechips in front screen

Pass 2 May 2008 33,479 miles

stonechips in front screen

exhaust system corroded

handbrake reserve low

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2007 27,071 miles

exhaust system corroded (worse at joints)

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 15 May 2006 20,135 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 20,135 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XPJ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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