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AU52 FCJ

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 86,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,925 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre outer walls cracking

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,891 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 29,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,796 miles

both front tyre treads getting low and cracking up

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,033 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 21,058 miles

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

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

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

front aqnd rear tyres cracked and perished slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,058 miles

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

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

front aqnd rear tyres cracked and perished slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,760 miles

N/S Wiper blade splitting on ends. Borderline pass

Possible oil leak (misting of oil on back of engine/trans)

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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AU52 FCJ is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU52 FCJ, 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 AU52 FCJ registered?

AU52 FCJ is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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