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DE04 UTS

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 UTS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high 1.230 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint loose and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 69,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear exhaust heat shield at fuel tank is badly corroded and insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside floor edge corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield at fuel tank is badly corroded and insecure

Offside floor edge corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 68,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted OVER CENTER (1.1.18 (a))

Central Upper HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB IS INOP

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LENS SCRATCHED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FUEL TANK IS BADLY CORRODED AND INSECURE

Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four tyres have slight sidewall deterioration/cracking.

both front suspension lower arms corroded.

nearside and offside front floor edges corroded.

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s floor edges/sill corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency 18%

n/s & o/s floor edges/sill corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency 18%

n/s & o/s floor edges/sill corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,701 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Badly Corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracks In The Rubber

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,701 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Badly Corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracks In The Rubber

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,130 miles

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

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

parking brake approaching end of reserve travel

Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

parking brake approaching end of reserve travel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,644 miles

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

slight cracking to n/s/f both rear outer edge

Fail 8 May 2013 40,982 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2013 40,982 miles

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

slight cracking on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 May 2012 37,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,947 miles

rear wiper blade badly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 29,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,897 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 23,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,055 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 UTS is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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