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BN04 CXL

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,749 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 145,749 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 145,324 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Catalyst heat shield missing.

Heavy corrosion to front suspension & steering components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad not making full contact with disc.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 145,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cannot see beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake anti slip provision.

Catalyst heat shield missing.

Heavy corrosion to front suspension & steering components.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad not making full contact with disc.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 144,452 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

rear section exhaust back box mounting excessively corroded/broken on the one side (still supported)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 139,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

rear section exhaust back box mounting excessively corroded/broken on the one side (still supported)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 125,422 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,371 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm tyre tread

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm tyre tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,933 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 87,933 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper is worn & split. Still clears screen.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,226 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,362 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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BN04 CXL 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN04 CXL, 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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BN04 CXL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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