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BCZ 2972

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,468 mi
Last recorded131,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 2972
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 131,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,586 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 116,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,816 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on nearside and offside front floor

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 92,006 miles

corrosion starting n/s/f and o/s/f floor area around front suspension mounts

Pass 1 May 2008 86,845 miles

f/o/s tyre slightly worn inner edge

front floorpans slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,857 miles

front floor pans corroded †front number plate defaced †rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate slightly defaced †front floor pans slightly corroded †f/o/s underwing plastic cover insecure †rear exhaust pipe near joint corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,166 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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BCZ 2972 is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 BCZ 2972, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCZ 2972 is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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