2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · CE53 GLV
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 137,624 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE53 GLV Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 137,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE53 GLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (CE53 GLV) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
CE53 GLV Mileage History
- 15/09/200627,346 mi
- 26/09/200736,367 mi+9,021 mi
- 25/09/200842,716 mi+6,349 mi
- 26/08/200943,667 mi+951 mi
- 01/09/200943,667 mi
- 01/09/201044,817 mi+1,150 mi
- 01/09/201044,817 mi
- 01/09/201145,752 mi+935 mi
- 01/09/201145,752 mi
- 12/09/201246,795 mi+1,043 mi
- 24/09/201347,756 mi+961 mi
- 05/09/201449,133 mi+1,377 mi
- 05/09/201449,133 mi
- 28/09/201551,032 mi+1,899 mi
- 19/09/201660,982 mi+9,950 mi
- 20/09/201660,982 mi
- 21/09/201773,971 mi+12,989 mi
- 21/09/201773,971 mi
- 01/10/201886,551 mi+12,580 mi
- 12/09/201995,178 mi+8,627 mi
- 12/09/201995,188 mi+10 mi
- 03/09/2020100,549 mi+5,361 mi
- 07/09/2021108,151 mi+7,602 mi
- 02/09/2022115,617 mi+7,466 mi
- 06/09/2022115,808 mi+191 mi
- 18/09/2023123,944 mi+8,136 mi
- 19/09/2024130,886 mi+6,942 mi
- 25/09/2024131,019 mi+133 mi
- 01/09/2025137,624 mi+6,605 mi
- 01/09/2025137,624 mi
Average of roughly 5,816 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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