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CV04 MVU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,832 mi
Last recorded140,832 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 MVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 140,832 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 140,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 135,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,778 miles

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 118,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,499 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,992 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,992 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,066 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to offside rear tyre side wall

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to offside rear tyre side wall

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 74,497 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Some play in sliding joint on o/s front strut.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,497 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look low.

Some play in sliding joint on o/s front strut.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,117 miles

wipers loose, noise at f suspension, r wiper det, r no plate det, osr minor bind, ns dip at limit, osf and nsf top strut mounts det.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,942 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers loose, noise at f suspension, r wiper det, r no plate det, osr minor bind, ns dip at limit, osf and nsf top strut mounts det.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,856 miles

rear wiper blade torn, rear number plate minor det., hand brake arms forward, n/s front and o/s rear tyre side walls heavy cracking at limit

Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,229 miles

wipers torn, rear number plate, multi guards fitted, hand brake arms forward, o/s front tyre uneven wear, exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,729 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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CV04 MVU 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 CV04 MVU, 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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CV04 MVU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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