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YX12 XCB

2012 Honda Civic

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,934 mi
Last recorded88,934 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XCB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged but secure

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,265 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 51,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,829 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 38,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 33,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,103 miles

O/S/R foot and handbrake efforts slightly low.

Rear discs starting to corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,103 miles

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

O/S/R foot and handbrake efforts slightly low.

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

Rear discs starting to corroded.

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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YX12 XCB is a 2012 Honda Civic in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX12 XCB, 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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YX12 XCB is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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