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AR51 BRF

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BRF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 80,246 miles

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,840 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside, front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,407 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,407 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,696 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,692 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,425 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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AR51 BRF is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AR51 BRF, 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

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What year was AR51 BRF registered?

AR51 BRF is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AR51 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BRF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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