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P379 CSB

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 CSB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,695 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,687 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edges and nsr tyre has cut on outer wall with no chords shown

Pass 5 May 2016 77,981 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,329 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 76,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 69,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,533 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P379 CSB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P379 CSB, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P379 CSB registered?

P379 CSB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P379 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 CSB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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