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MOT History from tests of o HONDA CIVICs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:72.59%
(The average a o HONDA CIVIC year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:861 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively58
Registration plate lamp issues30
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Registration plate issues10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Rear brake binding4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))2
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone front bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive play on the top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp lens seriously defective offside+nearside |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested offside+nearside |4.1.2 |b||1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides |1.7.5a|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength also wheel arch area corroded |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken |2.2.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and surroundings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1

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