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AP03 RBU

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,782 mi
Last recorded63,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,123 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame and rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2020 56,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame and rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension arm mounting bushes starting to perishes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,916 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,837 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,032 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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AP03 RBU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AP03 RBU, 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 AP03 RBU registered?

AP03 RBU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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