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CN53 OVV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,789 mi
Last recorded165,789 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 OVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 165,789 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

UBCC

Pass 30 Apr 2022 159,419 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,741 miles

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

surface rust inner sills n/s & o/s

Fail 23 Sep 2020 156,696 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill infill & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe into silencer & silencer body (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 17% (minimum requirement 16%). Requires attention.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 143,146 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 17% (minimum requirement 16%). Offside lower effort, requires attention.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 138,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear hand brake low on effort 21%

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear hand brake low on effort

Fail 11 Sep 2015 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear hand brake low on effort

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,995 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,903 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,416 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,416 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,116 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,772 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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CN53 OVV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN53 OVV, 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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CN53 OVV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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