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CX04 EVM

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 EVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 147,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,039 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,474 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,076 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

offside nearside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

offside nearside rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight travel on hand brake

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,899 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2021 105,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear sub frame and suspension arms slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear sub frame and suspension arms slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 17 May 2019 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 17 May 2019 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 22 May 2018 87,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cat heatshield slight corrosion

fuel filler neck slight corrosion

nearside front tyre slight wear to edges

offside front tyre slight wear to edges and slight distortion to inner edge

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 21 May 2018 87,830 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cat heatshield slight corrosion

fuel filler neck slight corrosion

nearside front tyre slight wear to edges

offside front tyre slight wear to edges and slight distortion to inner edge

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 18 May 2017 81,489 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 18 May 2017 81,489 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 18 May 2016 75,414 miles

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 17 May 2016 75,382 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just on 2mm worn on inner edge

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 19 May 2015 68,594 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outter sill due to covers

Pass 21 May 2014 60,964 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

exhaust centre and rear slight corrosion

slight dampness on nearside front shockabsorber

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 22 May 2013 54,266 miles

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 51,631 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 wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 May 2012 51,631 miles

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

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

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

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 May 2011 48,349 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm and slight wear on inner edge

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check all of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,044 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm on outter edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,928 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)

rear wiper blade slight tear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,528 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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CX04 EVM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX04 EVM, 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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CX04 EVM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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