2003 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · EF52 DXC
2003 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 155,503 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF52 DXC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/02/2024
- 155,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF52 DXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (EF52 DXC) between January 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake lagging in operation excessive travel on pedal (1.2.1 (d))”.
EF52 DXC Mileage History
- 03/01/200613,714 mi
- 04/01/200721,384 mi+7,670 mi
- 03/01/200826,377 mi+4,993 mi
- 29/12/200831,518 mi+5,141 mi
- 04/01/201035,818 mi+4,300 mi
- 05/01/201140,075 mi+4,257 mi
- 04/01/201242,813 mi+2,738 mi
- 12/12/201245,576 mi+2,763 mi
- 16/12/201348,452 mi+2,876 mi
- 18/12/201449,557 mi+1,105 mi
- 11/02/201659,825 mi+10,268 mi
- 03/04/201769,968 mi+10,143 mi
- 04/04/201888,348 mi+18,380 mi
- 04/04/201888,348 mi
- 02/04/2019103,546 mi+15,198 mi
- 25/01/2021126,506 mi+22,960 mi
- 25/01/2021126,506 mi
- 26/01/2022137,909 mi+11,403 mi
- 08/02/2023146,585 mi+8,676 mi
- 08/02/2023146,585 mi
- 08/02/2024155,503 mi+8,918 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 21 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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