2003 Honda Civic 1.7L Diesel · VO53 CLX
2003 Honda Civic (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 67,646 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 CLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 67,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 CLX 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 (VO53 CLX) between September 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VO53 CLX Mileage History
- 24/09/202164,054 mi
- 28/03/202365,906 mi+1,852 mi
- 28/03/202365,909 mi+3 mi
- 10/05/202467,640 mi+1,731 mi
- 14/05/202467,646 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,362 miles per year across 5 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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