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CV54 LBO

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 129,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 126,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,012 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s/r lower inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front stabilising arm corroded Under bonnet

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wheel arch, bracket corroded (broken) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,922 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 120,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 118,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm front bush deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r underside inner sill area corroded slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre (sidewall cracked) deteriorated

Offside Front Lower arm front bush deteriorated.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,946 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 107,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,108 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust flange badly corroded unsafe. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside rear lower fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside rear lower fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,934 miles

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)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,515 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

eps warning light on.

exhaust centre section rear mounting flange corroded badly.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,683 miles

centre exhaust section;rear flange joint badly corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,621 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

wear on both inside edges of rear tyres.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LBO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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