2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF05 RCU
2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 122,812 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 RCU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2022
- 122,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 RCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (RF05 RCU) between September 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF05 RCU Mileage History
- 22/09/200731,448 mi
- 19/09/200835,449 mi+4,001 mi
- 21/09/200936,464 mi+1,015 mi
- 21/09/200936,464 mi
- 15/09/201041,776 mi+5,312 mi
- 17/09/201041,776 mi
- 19/09/201144,933 mi+3,157 mi
- 23/09/201144,933 mi
- 19/09/201247,017 mi+2,084 mi
- 18/09/201349,850 mi+2,833 mi
- 20/08/201452,061 mi+2,211 mi
- 31/08/201553,016 mi+955 mi
- 01/09/201553,016 mi
- 31/08/201662,318 mi+9,302 mi
- 31/08/201662,318 mi
- 07/08/201770,348 mi+8,030 mi
- 02/08/201879,285 mi+8,937 mi
- 23/08/201991,950 mi+12,665 mi
- 10/08/2020101,651 mi+9,701 mi
- 11/08/2020101,659 mi+8 mi
- 12/08/2021111,831 mi+10,172 mi
- 09/08/2022122,812 mi+10,981 mi
Average of roughly 6,140 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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