2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LC03 OFL
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 166,356 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC03 OFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2026
- 166,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC03 OFL 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 2003 Honda Civic (LC03 OFL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint from centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))”.
LC03 OFL Mileage History
- 31/05/2023157,276 mi
- 28/05/2024160,624 mi+3,348 mi
- 28/05/2024160,624 mi
- 27/05/2025163,652 mi+3,028 mi
- 27/05/2026166,356 mi+2,704 mi
Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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