2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DX02 DFJ
2002 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 123,135 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX02 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 123,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX02 DFJ 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 2002 Honda Civic (DX02 DFJ) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DX02 DFJ Mileage History
- 19/10/2021119,491 mi
- 09/11/2022120,896 mi+1,405 mi
- 10/11/2022120,897 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2023122,156 mi+1,259 mi
- 19/06/2026123,135 mi+979 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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