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DF04 RLX

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,786 mi
Last recorded174,786 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 RLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 174,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 173,364 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside sun visor missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release adrift but operational

Fail 15 Aug 2024 173,358 miles

Emissions unable to be completed basic specs not met to start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside sun visor missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release adrift but operational

Pass 19 Aug 2023 158,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,736 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhuast box corroding and blow

Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,831 miles

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

nearside rear pads lower then offside rear

offside headlamp misty

oil leak from engine sump/front crank seal

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,998 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)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,998 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,119 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,469 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,385 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and on legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,361 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,361 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

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

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Pass 21 May 2013 82,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both driveshafts corroded

throttle stiff

Fail 21 May 2013 82,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both driveshafts corroded

throttle stiff

Fail 16 May 2012 80,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 74,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,125 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,918 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 RLX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF04 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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