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CP53 RVW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,685 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 126,682 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,246 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,238 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not Working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,830 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Heat Shield Loose

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,970 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 107,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension bushes worn

underbody corroded floor/sills

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,154 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,981 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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CP53 RVW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol 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 CP53 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 RVW registered?

CP53 RVW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is CP53 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 RVW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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