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AU03 NBZ

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,726 mi
Last recorded149,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 149,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 146,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 141,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 139,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,237 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,689 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar droplink

Fail 12 Feb 2015 107,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar droplink

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,697 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,410 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 53,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,910 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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AU03 NBZ is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU03 NBZ, 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 AU03 NBZ registered?

AU03 NBZ is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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