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YR12 XYC

2012 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,906 miles

front brake disks lipped / corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,944 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,115 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,561 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,140 miles

Front brake pads @ 3-4mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,684 miles

Both front tyres tread depths are low on edges

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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YR12 XYC is a 2012 Honda Civic in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 62,384 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 YR12 XYC, 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 14 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR12 XYC registered?

YR12 XYC is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is YR12 XYC safe to buy?

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