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2002 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · SX51 CAU

SX51 CAU

2002 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 106,341 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2019.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2002 · Inverness
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Jul 2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Aug 2019)
Recorded Mileage
106,341 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Jul 2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1396cc
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SX51 CAU Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2018
  • 106,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

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SX51 CAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Nov 2026, 13:24
MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Honda Civic (SX51 CAU) between January 2006 and July 2018.

The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 26 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 99 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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SX51 CAU Mileage History

  1. 23/01/200635,264 mi
  2. 25/01/200743,295 mi+8,031 mi
  3. 24/01/200849,507 mi+6,212 mi
  4. 23/01/200958,427 mi+8,920 mi
  5. 25/01/201065,060 mi+6,633 mi
  6. 25/01/201171,746 mi+6,686 mi
  7. 03/02/201278,555 mi+6,809 mi
  8. 03/02/201278,555 mi
  9. 30/01/201384,500 mi+5,945 mi
  10. 03/01/201492,071 mi+7,571 mi
  11. 23/06/201494,087 mi+2,016 mi
  12. 22/06/201596,660 mi+2,573 mi
  13. 22/06/201596,660 mi
  14. 01/08/201699,065 mi+2,405 mi
  15. 01/08/201699,065 mi
  16. 01/08/2017102,676 mi+3,611 mi
  17. 01/08/2017102,676 mi
  18. 26/07/2018106,341 mi+3,665 mi

Average of roughly 5,684 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2002 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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