2020 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · BU20 RZD
2020 Honda Civic (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 16,873 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU20 RZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 16,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU20 RZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Honda Civic (BU20 RZD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BU20 RZD Mileage History
- 15/03/202311,016 mi
- 26/03/202413,101 mi+2,085 mi
- 25/03/202514,993 mi+1,892 mi
- 30/03/202616,873 mi+1,880 mi
- 31/03/202616,873 mi
Average of roughly 1,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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