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AV03 LXG

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LXG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,288 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 122,526 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

Centre stop light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,651 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,635 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,529 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,604 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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AV03 LXG is a 2003 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 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 AV03 LXG, 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 AV03 LXG registered?

AV03 LXG is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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