CarVerify

Free Car Check

AC02 CAM

2002 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1668cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

141,182 mi
Last recorded141,182 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 CAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 141,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 141,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 131,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 122,093 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust / partially

Fail 13 May 2023 121,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust / partially

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,492 miles

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

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Fail 16 Sep 2022 120,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,997 miles

Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

Low effort on both sides of parking brake

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

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

Offside front top suspension mounting partially seized

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,015 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 115,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,148 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corroded, (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 108,141 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides, for most, (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corroded, (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,343 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,343 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,405 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,609 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,855 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,691 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AC02 CAM is a 2002 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC02 CAM, 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 24 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC02 CAM?

You can check the full history of AC02 CAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AC02 CAM registered?

AC02 CAM is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is AC02 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 CAM shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC02 CAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AC02 CAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.