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DC53 AFY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AFY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 110,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 94,102 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,597 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,597 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,970 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filler cap missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

tyres underinflated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,970 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil filler cap missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

tyres underinflated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre worn bald on inner & outer edge

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre worn bald on inner & outer edge

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,846 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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DC53 AFY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC53 AFY, 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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DC53 AFY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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