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AV02 BFE

2002 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,452 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 111,452 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 106,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 106,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 100,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,429 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,278 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 90,030 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,898 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,898 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 55,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,259 miles

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

offside front tyre, sidewall cracking .

Pass 1 May 2009 25,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 7,650 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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AV02 BFE is a 2002 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AV02 BFE, 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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AV02 BFE is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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