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DC53 DZA

2004 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,478 mi
Last recorded111,478 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DZA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlight aim pattern poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight aim pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlight aim pattern poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight aim pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,925 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wiper blades splitting smearing screen slightly

light corosion to both front coil springs

light corosion to vehicle underside

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,611 miles

all coil springs slightly coroded

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

scrap to n/s/ front bumper

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,984 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre is perished and splitting

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corosion on exhaust flanges and hangers

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,722 miles

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

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 DZA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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