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DE04 HLM

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,131 mi
Last recorded172,131 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 172,131 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 172,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 172,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability end link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,849 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 155,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,355 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes grabbing slightly

front discs badly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 136,355 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brakes grabbing slightly

front discs badly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,599 miles

n/s + o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f wiper poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,362 miles

front pad 80 % worn

frotn springs rustie

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cat heat shields missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,874 miles

front brake discs worn

w/wipers[rubbers torn]

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,253 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

cat heat sield corroded and loose

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,505 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 HLM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HLM, 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 HLM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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