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AU52 XOJ

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,103 mi
Last recorded60,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,982 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,900 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Dec 2014 23,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 23,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,146 miles

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

Coolant leak

Lugs broken O/S/R ARB link joint

Fail 5 Dec 2013 23,146 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Lugs broken O/S/R ARB link joint

N/S wiper blade poor fit (clip loose in arm)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,630 miles

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

tracking could need adjusting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,666 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,666 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 13,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,851 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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AU52 XOJ is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 AU52 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

AU52 XOJ is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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