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A33 LJC

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

182,222 mi
Last recorded182,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 LJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 182,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 178,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 167,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox/Midpipe joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 153,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,283 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,187 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 122,603 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 122,603 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,782 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,618 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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A33 LJC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 A33 LJC, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A33 LJC registered?

A33 LJC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is A33 LJC safe to buy?

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