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BCZ 2973

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,130 mi
Last recorded156,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 2973
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 156,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 128,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 128,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,364 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 104,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,031 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,375 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,375 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,062 miles

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

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 2973 is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 2973, 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 2973 is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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