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DF04 PTX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 PTX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,218 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 132,203 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 128,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2024 128,154 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to no catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17, around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nearside and Offside, shock absorbers pistons have slight play in shock absorber body

General underside corrosion to body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 124,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,065 miles

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2019 105,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,292 miles

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,105 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 70,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,873 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 47,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,103 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 PTX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PTX, 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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What year was DF04 PTX registered?

DF04 PTX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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