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CJ04 MSU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,241 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,656 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Seat back rest loose but secure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches corroded around brake pipe areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,653 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Seat back rest loose but secure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches corroded around brake pipe areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,832 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,864 miles

brake fluid just above min level

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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CJ04 MSU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ04 MSU, 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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CJ04 MSU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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