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CA54 NLZ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 134,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 132,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 129,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,251 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 121,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road badly cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake has lower reading, RBT test satisfactory

Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,760 miles

slight play track rods

Pass 3 Apr 2020 115,484 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 115,463 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,291 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake cables sticking advise change

off side rear brake reading low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,902 miles

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

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

engine running lumpy

light under vehicle corrosion

rear coil springs corrodeing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,818 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,064 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 79,966 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,370 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,850 miles

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

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

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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CA54 NLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA54 NLZ, 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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CA54 NLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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