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DC54 CZU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,822 mi
Last recorded186,822 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CZU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 186,822 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake just met required efficiency

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 186,822 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake just met required efficiency

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 166,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ALSO EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 166,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ALSO EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 156,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 156,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. Next to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. Next to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 124,330 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 124,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 114,481 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 108,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 90,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 82,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand/brake/travel/high

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,950 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,014 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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DC54 CZU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DC54 CZU, 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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DC54 CZU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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