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DE04 HLV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,936 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f b/joint cover deteriated (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has body damage on n/s/f but all secure

Fail 2 Feb 2016 140,936 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f b/joint cover split (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height rear registration plate characters are too small (sufficient room for standard size plate ) (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r inner pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven front imbalance and fluctuation 35-40% (n/s/ lazy) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f b/joint cover deteriated (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has body damage on n/s/f but all secure

Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 70,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,311 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 HLV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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