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DF04 BUV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BUV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 137,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,051 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 129,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirrors damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s n/s front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 129,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Non obligatory mirrors damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s n/s front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 126,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,043 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,484 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

did not lock on o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake

Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,169 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,030 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

did not lock on rear both service brakes

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

did not lock on rear both service brakes

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 May 2008 90,671 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 67,737 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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DF04 BUV 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 81%.

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 DF04 BUV, 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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DF04 BUV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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