CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX12 XCJ

2012 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,227 mi
Last recorded128,227 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,935 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 114,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 105,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,310 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX12 XCJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX12 XCJ?

You can check the full history of YX12 XCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX12 XCJ registered?

YX12 XCJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YX12 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 XCJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX12 XCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX12 XCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.