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2009 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,185 mi
Last recorded29,185 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Civic74,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1234 PL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 21,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 20,583 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 20,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,754 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 19,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 18,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 17,826 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delammated (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,280 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 9,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,533 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
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1234 PL is a 2009 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 74,005 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 1234 PL, 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 17 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1234 PL registered?

1234 PL is a 2009 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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