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AR51 BRV

2002 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 78,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 64,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,039 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 54,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,090 miles

Accident repaired vehicle

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,357 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 23,183 miles

uneven tread wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

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 BRV is a 2002 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BRV, 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.

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What year was AR51 BRV registered?

AR51 BRV is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AR51 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BRV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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