2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · FV52 RTZ
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 102,352 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV52 RTZ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2025
- 102,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV52 RTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (FV52 RTZ) between January 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FV52 RTZ Mileage History
- 05/01/200630,196 mi
- 01/02/200734,976 mi+4,780 mi
- 01/02/200734,976 mi
- 16/01/200837,067 mi+2,091 mi
- 22/01/200940,069 mi+3,002 mi
- 22/01/201041,839 mi+1,770 mi
- 22/01/201041,839 mi
- 20/01/201145,397 mi+3,558 mi
- 21/02/201146,014 mi+617 mi
- 22/02/201146,014 mi
- 08/06/201248,294 mi+2,280 mi
- 08/06/201248,294 mi
- 15/08/201351,788 mi+3,494 mi
- 14/08/201454,638 mi+2,850 mi
- 24/08/201559,549 mi+4,911 mi
- 02/09/201559,549 mi
- 05/09/201662,580 mi+3,031 mi
- 05/09/201766,759 mi+4,179 mi
- 13/09/201871,056 mi+4,297 mi
- 19/09/201871,075 mi+19 mi
- 17/09/201975,899 mi+4,824 mi
- 16/09/202079,662 mi+3,763 mi
- 22/09/202079,662 mi
- 20/09/202183,246 mi+3,584 mi
- 28/09/202183,264 mi+18 mi
- 27/09/202288,395 mi+5,131 mi
- 21/09/202393,232 mi+4,837 mi
- 13/11/202498,218 mi+4,986 mi
- 02/12/2025102,352 mi+4,134 mi
Average of roughly 3,625 miles per year across 29 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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