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BX04 EKC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,706 mi
Last recorded151,706 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EKC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 151,706 miles

Both inner sills corroded and poor condition

Front strut brace corroded and poor condition

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 151,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded and poor condition

Front strut brace corroded and poor condition

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,824 miles

Brace between front chassis rails by bulkhead corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,794 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brace between front chassis rails by bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn, close to excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,488 miles

Brace bar between front chassis rails by steering rack corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2020 141,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brace bar between front chassis rails by steering rack corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2019 137,080 miles

Offside Front tyre been run flat

both rear tyres cracking on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2019 137,080 miles

Offside Front tyre been run flat

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,595 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

nearside headlight aim poor (condensation in light)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 113,999 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

low effort from nearside rear handbrake

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear wheel binding; close to excessive

rear discs scored and worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,156 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,734 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 86,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,166 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,578 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 46,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn bald on the inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,631 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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BX04 EKC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX04 EKC, 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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BX04 EKC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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