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C23 RVR

1998 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests41 (37 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.2%

Mileage

59,092 mi
Last recorded59,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 RVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

37 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer rough road sensor ring cracked on driveshaft

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 73,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer rough road sensor ring cracked on driveshaft

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,259 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,189 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,595 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALMOST ON LIMIT !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,959 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,111 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C23 RVR is a 1998 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.2%.

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 C23 RVR, 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.

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What year was C23 RVR registered?

C23 RVR is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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