Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 174,230 miles on the clock, averaging 7,826 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 AEV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 174,230 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 7,826 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 AEV |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 AEV
What car is CE53 AEV?
CE53 AEV is a silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 AEV?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 AEV was 174,230 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 AEV passed its MOT?
CE53 AEV has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.
Is CE53 AEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 AEV 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 AEV?
CE53 AEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.