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X279 ELF

2000 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 139,220 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 138,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

General Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tailgate lamp water ingress

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low tread and wearing inner outers recommend all new tyres (5.2.3 (e))

edges of sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 138,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low tread and wearing inner outers recommend all new tyres (5.2.3 (e))

edges of sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,101 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,101 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,950 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,118 miles

2 small holes in boot shut not structural

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front o/s/f seat base has play still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 133,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

2 small holes in boot shut not structural

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front o/s/f seat base has play still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 out of 5 high level brake lights are inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,257 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,689 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 105,354 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,354 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,429 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 76,429 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,714 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,587 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 53,587 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,536 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 49,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X279 ELF is a 2000 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X279 ELF, 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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X279 ELF is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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