2013 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · RV13 MZY
2013 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 117,356 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV13 MZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 117,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV13 MZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Honda Civic (RV13 MZY) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV13 MZY Mileage History
- 07/10/202297,392 mi
- 07/10/202297,392 mi
- 24/10/2023107,817 mi+10,425 mi
- 08/10/2024117,356 mi+9,539 mi
- 10/10/2024117,356 mi
Average of roughly 9,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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