2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · PL03 YTE
2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 104,376 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 YTE Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 104,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 YTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (PL03 YTE) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
PL03 YTE Mileage History
- 12/06/200615,593 mi
- 04/06/200721,154 mi+5,561 mi
- 06/06/200721,154 mi
- 02/06/200826,541 mi+5,387 mi
- 03/06/200930,605 mi+4,064 mi
- 01/02/201032,611 mi+2,006 mi
- 10/01/201143,070 mi+10,459 mi
- 10/01/201143,070 mi
- 29/12/201154,558 mi+11,488 mi
- 05/01/201365,217 mi+10,659 mi
- 05/01/201365,217 mi
- 08/01/201473,824 mi+8,607 mi
- 09/01/201473,824 mi
- 30/12/201481,334 mi+7,510 mi
- 05/01/201690,051 mi+8,717 mi
- 05/01/201690,051 mi
- 06/01/201793,799 mi+3,748 mi
- 06/01/201793,799 mi
- 05/01/201895,616 mi+1,817 mi
- 09/01/201997,070 mi+1,454 mi
- 10/01/201997,070 mi
- 08/01/202098,912 mi+1,842 mi
- 08/01/202098,912 mi
- 29/12/202099,689 mi+777 mi
- 29/12/202099,689 mi
- 11/01/2022100,587 mi+898 mi
- 13/01/2023101,673 mi+1,086 mi
- 18/01/2023101,768 mi+95 mi
- 02/01/2024102,464 mi+696 mi
- 06/01/2025103,473 mi+1,009 mi
- 07/01/2025103,473 mi
- 06/01/2026104,376 mi+903 mi
Average of roughly 4,537 miles per year across 32 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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