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OV03 XRN

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,998 mi
Last recorded130,998 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XRN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,998 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills and floors corriosion

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills and floors corriosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills and floors and rear body surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,213 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides inner sills and floors and rear inner bodys corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair at cat (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when spinning wheel and slight brake sticking

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,464 miles

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,464 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,291 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,951 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust brackett made up

Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust brackett made up

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,603 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 87,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,554 miles

Both rear handbrake levers not returning to stops

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front washers not hitting screen

N/s/f wheel brake binding on

Fail 13 May 2010 80,528 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear handbrake levers not returning to stops

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front washers not hitting screen

N/s/f wheel brake binding on

Pass 14 May 2009 74,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 74,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wiper blades split

Fail 10 May 2008 66,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wiper blades split

Pass 5 May 2007 58,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,105 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 XRN is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc 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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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