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DC53 FLZ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,004 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,095 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2013 71,095 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,386 miles

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

all tyre walls cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 44,603 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,674 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 FLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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