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CE53 AEB

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 185,458 miles on the clock, averaging 8,679 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 AEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,679

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year103
Average per year8,679
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 AEB 20k61k103k144k185k '06'25'17

Check CE53 AEB

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage185,458 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage175,472 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage164,803 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage157,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage146,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage138,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage132,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage124,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,813 miles
PASS
Mileage113,194 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage102,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
PASS
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage88,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage79,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage73,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage66,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage60,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage50,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,226 miles
PASS
Mileage39,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage29,443 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage20,110 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AEB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 AEB

What car is CE53 AEB?

CE53 AEB is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 AEB?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 AEB was 185,458 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 AEB passed its MOT?

CE53 AEB has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2025.

Is CE53 AEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 AEB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CE53 AEB?

CE53 AEB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.