MOT Status
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125,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust missing (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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CN53 VPU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 CN53 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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