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DC04 ETU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,816 mi
Last recorded180,816 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 180,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 174,747 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

wipers worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 174,747 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 147,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 147,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,658 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,330 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,902 miles

Slight binding on o/s front brake.

Slight binding on rear brakes o/s & n/s.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,511 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s will soon need changing.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,025 miles

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

nearside c.v boot showing signs of weeping

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,089 miles

rear exhaust joint getting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,679 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside c.v boot showing signs of weeping

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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DC04 ETU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DC04 ETU, 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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What year was DC04 ETU registered?

DC04 ETU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is DC04 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 ETU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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