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P956 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,185 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

front to rear + rear metal brake pipes have been replaced but the originals have not been removed.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various light damage around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,185 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

front to rear + rear metal brake pipes have been replaced but the originals have not been removed.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

various light damage around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 19 Nov 2008 89,184 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wheel trim damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

spoiler on o/s wiper insecure.

srs (air bag) light on !

under body corroded.

various body damage & bumpers scuffed.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,184 miles

n/s/f wheel trim damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

spoiler on o/s wiper insecure.

srs (air bag) light on !

under body corroded.

various body damage & bumpers scuffed.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,523 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 67,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 54,269 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P956 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P956 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P956 XTC registered?

P956 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P956 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 XTC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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