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CF04 HYV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

230,480 mi
Last recorded230,480 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 230,480 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 219,851 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 210,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 203,380 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 16 May 2023 203,380 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 3 May 2023 203,349 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 189,027 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 188,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,974 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav holder

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 167,974 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav holder

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 153,255 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has a small reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,826 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 137,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 122,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 111,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 104,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 93,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 84,721 miles

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2010 75,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two stone chips in o/s wind screen

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,740 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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CF04 HYV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF04 HYV, 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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CF04 HYV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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