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DE54 DTX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DTX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,549 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 132,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,835 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 126,046 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 126,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,386 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle has corrosion within prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2017 114,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe to flexi hose - bracket corroded (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle has corrosion within prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,983 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tester due to broken exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,147 miles

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

car seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

car seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,123 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,504 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,505 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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DE54 DTX 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 DE54 DTX, 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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DE54 DTX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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