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ABS 23

2006 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,344 mi
Last recorded58,344 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Civic83,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABS 23
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 55,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 55,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 55,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,478 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 53,478 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 45,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 45,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat fixing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 45,629 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat fixing (7.1.1 (b))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts next to radiator fan blades (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling steering arm (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,900 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,648 miles

Indicator switch faulty affecting speedometer illumination (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 34,824 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated,images starting to dazzle

registration plat lamps are not fully secure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,880 miles

nearside front tyre is very badly worn on inner edge and rubber splitting

Fail 27 May 2016 31,830 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing top mounting nut missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre is very badly worn on inner edge and rubber splitting

very difficult to secure bonnet

Fail 28 May 2015 27,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2015 27,706 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2014 24,185 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 20,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,083 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front windows tinted

Pass 21 May 2011 15,607 miles

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 13,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre treads worn low inner edges

both front tyres perishing

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

o/s wiper blade split

tinted glass

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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ABS 23 is a 2006 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,329 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 ABS 23, 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 20 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABS 23 is a 2006 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is ABS 23 safe to buy?

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