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BN54 COU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 COU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 137,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 137,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 129,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 125,960 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 May 2023 125,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2022 123,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2022 123,990 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH HEADLAMP DIP BEAM AFTERMARKET HID (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND REAR CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal gland (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2019 113,974 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,081 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,066 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,677 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underside has surface rust heat shield to cat loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,249 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 67,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,049 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,392 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,618 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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BN54 COU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BN54 COU, 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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BN54 COU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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