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OV03 XRA

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2015 139,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 139,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 110,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

main fuel/brake line clips broken

Pass 6 May 2011 93,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 86,294 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 82,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 75,385 miles

checked what webbing i could see on o/s/r seat belt due to baby seat in.

Pass 15 May 2007 61,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,553 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 XRA is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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