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S21 SMJ

2000 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,099 mi
Last recorded38,099 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 SMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,894 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 31,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 31,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,464 miles

both front tyres age cracks. advanced corrosion of all suspension parts under vehicle.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 30,464 miles

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

both front tyres age cracks. advanced corrosion of all suspension parts under vehicle.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,676 miles

both front lower suspension arms noted rusty

both rear radius arm bushes perished and starting to split

f/n/s headlight fixing broken

f/n/s headlight lense cracked

front number plate damaged

front pads slightly unevenly worn n/s lower than o/s

r/n/s tyre unevenly worn on the tread and starting to perish

r/o/s brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Bracket broken but not insecure (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure Damage to N/S/F but no sharp edges ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit And starting to perish on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit And starting to perish on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,576 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

rear radius arms large centre bush perished and startring to split

underneath rusty in places

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,701 miles

front wipers poor

screen noted marked in zone A

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

steering and suspension system noted rusty in places

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,191 miles

exhaust very rusty

rear suspension bushes perished (large)

underside rusty un places esp front suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2011 23,400 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front lower suspension arms rusty

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,400 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,760 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,275 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,275 miles

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

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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S21 SMJ is a 2000 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 75,072 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 S21 SMJ, 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 26 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S21 SMJ registered?

S21 SMJ is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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