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B11 YBY

1997 Honda Civic

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 YBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides -- protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing damaged and taped up ()

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

has sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,196 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides --- protectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges + on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door damaged

all front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

has sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,290 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer side wall not showing cords

Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer side wall not showing cords

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,976 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,976 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,658 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,177 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,899 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 53,980 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,205 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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B11 YBY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 B11 YBY, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B11 YBY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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