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BF04 CVL

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,257 mi
Last recorded95,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 CVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 91,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear, and nearside front, end of brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tread has uneven wear, lowest point 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old (date code = 4405 (week 44 year 2005) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old (date code = 4405 (week 44 year 2005) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (deteriorated) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old & slightly cracking (date code 4405) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated and/or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,286 miles

front tyres tread close to wear limit.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,688 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,674 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear anti-roll bar link is worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,090 miles

(notes :- alloy rims, 195/60R15 tyres, tread depths = n/s/f & o/s/f - 3mm, n/s/r - 6mm, o/s/r - 7mm.)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

(notes :- alloy rims, 195/60R15 tyres, tread depths = n/s/f & o/s/f - 3mm, n/s/r - 6mm, o/s/r - 7mm.)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,462 miles

nearside & offside front lower ball joint dust cover split (may fail net year?).

offside rear tyre close to wear limit & deterioated.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre has splits to tread and in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,241 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BF04 CVL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 CVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 CVL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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