Vehicle summary
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 2004 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 162,387 miles on the clock, averaging 7,606 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 RL53 HYC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,387 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,561 |
| Average per year | 7,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 HYC |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 HYC
What car is RL53 HYC?
RL53 HYC is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 HYC?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 HYC was 162,387 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 HYC passed its MOT?
RL53 HYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2023.
Is RL53 HYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 HYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 HYC?
RL53 HYC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.