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DC53 KOD

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 KOD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 190,004 miles

'under body covered in sealant'

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 190,004 miles

'under body covered in sealant'

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 182,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 182,072 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 175,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,050 miles

Center exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 151,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,088 miles

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2014 123,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,133 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,781 miles

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

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

fuel flap damaged

gear knob loose

n/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly [ flat spots ]

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel flap damaged

gear knob loose

n/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly [ flat spots ]

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,438 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 74,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,871 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 KOD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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