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CJ53 CSO

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,276 miles

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

headlamp beam image deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear lower hub bushes deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

engine oil level just above minimum

front brake discs scored/worn

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

headlamp beam image deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear lower hub bushes deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust join leaking

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside front wheel becoming stiff to rotate

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear hub bushes deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piston

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust join leaking

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside front wheel becoming stiff to rotate

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear hub bushes deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piston

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,028 miles

N/S number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to O/S Rear Quarter

Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S number plate lamp dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

accident damage to O/S Rear Quarter

Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,841 miles

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

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

rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,841 miles

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

rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,303 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,550 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,829 miles

E.M.L on..clutch has no clearance.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

E.M.L on..clutch has no clearance.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,063 miles

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

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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CJ53 CSO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CJ53 CSO, 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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CJ53 CSO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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