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D552 BCW

1989 Honda Civic

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,041 mi
Last recorded82,041 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic87,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD552 BCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,041 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,086 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,049 miles

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

rust o/s/ body to sill also floor o/s/f

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,049 miles

rust o/s/ body to sill also floor o/s/f

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 59,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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D552 BCW is a 1989 Honda Civic in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,757 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 D552 BCW, 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 37 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 D552 BCW registered?

D552 BCW is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is D552 BCW safe to buy?

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