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X279 GAW

2000 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 GAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Travel in park brake lever

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,162 miles

front floors corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,343 miles

corrosion on front floors

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,194 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,647 miles

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

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

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

travel in park brake

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

travel in park brake

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,764 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,132 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 73,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,937 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,544 miles

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

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 GAW is a 2000 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X279 GAW, 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 X279 GAW registered?

X279 GAW is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X279 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 GAW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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