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OV03 XRW

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,118 mi
Last recorded111,118 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XRW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 103,294 miles

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 103,258 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

EML Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 94,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light displayed

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust & heatshields deteriorated & require attention

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust & heatshields deteriorated & require attention

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,653 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust severely corroded & deteriorated

offside rear tyre irregularly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust severely corroded & deteriorated

offside rear tyre irregularly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mid section severely deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre irregularly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,738 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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp inner reflector loose

steering system requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,140 miles

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

rear bumper badley fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 55,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2010 55,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,105 miles

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

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 XRW is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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