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R223 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,879 mi
Last recorded89,879 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,879 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,367 miles

Honda's are the BEST

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

i have a MASSIVE willy

the owner is RICER WANNABE

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,319 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,759 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 81,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,045 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,285 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 75,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,688 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,470 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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R223 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R223 DGJ, 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 R223 DGJ registered?

R223 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R223 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 DGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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