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T523 CSA

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,633 mi
Last recorded144,633 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 CSA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,633 miles

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 144,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 141,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 141,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,843 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,669 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT OK AT MOT

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED OK AT MOT

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED .OK AT MOT

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED OK AT MOT

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY AND SLIGHT DAMPNESS .OK AT MOT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS NOTICED AT MOT

SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT OK AT MOT

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED OK AT MOT

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED .OK AT MOT

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED OK AT MOT

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER RUSTY AND SLIGHT DAMPNESS .OK AT MOT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS NOTICED AT MOT

SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,267 miles

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

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

os headlight flat image

Fail 23 Mar 2012 124,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

os headlight flat image

Pass 17 Mar 2011 117,588 miles

both front shocks damp

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

surface rust on both front brake pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2011 117,588 miles

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

both front shocks damp

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

surface rust on both front brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 111,397 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 107,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 96,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 87,518 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 78,382 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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T523 CSA is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 T523 CSA, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T523 CSA is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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