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DE04 LYW

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 126,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output fly eyes on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre has small cut in tyre side wall not in excess off the tyre structure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output fly eyes on lens (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested (nearside front brake binding)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output fly eyes on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output fly eyes on lens (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,535 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 108,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,446 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,331 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,478 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,411 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,926 miles

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

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

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 LYW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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