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CV54 FHE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,748 mi
Last recorded171,748 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FHE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 171,748 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 171,748 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 168,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 168,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 163,160 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 156,982 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 145,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,260 miles

engine sump very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,945 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,557 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,556 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,593 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 25 Sep 2008 434,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV54 FHE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV54 FHE, 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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CV54 FHE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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