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C10 VYC

1998 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,018 mi
Last recorded62,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 VYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,890 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,719 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 54,719 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R 14 82H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,764 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 34,197 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 34,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 9,439 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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C10 VYC is a 1998 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C10 VYC, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 VYC registered?

C10 VYC is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C10 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 VYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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