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AP03 RDU

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,022 mi
Last recorded176,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RDU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 176,022 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 176,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 165,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 165,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 154,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 154,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 141,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,091 miles

Braes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Steering ; n/s & o/s track rod ends ball joint seals split

Suspension ; rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cat heat sheild loose and rattling

no towing ball fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cat heat sheild loose and rattling

no towing ball fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front screen has a small crack out side swept area

Fail 23 Jul 2014 98,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front screen has a small crack out side swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,382 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 466,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Washer jets partially blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RDU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AP03 RDU, 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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AP03 RDU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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