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DE04 BJU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,298 mi
Last recorded155,298 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 155,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 145,295 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

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

n/s and o/s lower inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 132,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 132,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 120,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 120,553 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 120,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill to inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 107,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,350 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,376 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,324 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,863 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

advise front brake pipe secure but fastened to wiring loom!

Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,529 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

offside inner drive shaft boot split

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,529 miles

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

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

offside inner drive shaft boot split

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside inner drive shaft boot split

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,449 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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DE04 BJU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DE04 BJU, 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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DE04 BJU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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