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DF53 HRU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,578 mi
Last recorded174,578 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 174,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened centre under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened under sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened centre sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened boot floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 165,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear handbrake performance low just pass

Offside Rear nail in tyre and stepping 215/45/17wr

both rear suspension arms bushes parished

both rear tie bar rods bushes parished

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion front and rear chassis boxs and floor pan

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f cross member panels

Fail 1 Dec 2017 165,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake vales 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear handbrake performance low just pass

Offside Rear nail in tyre and stepping 215/45/17wr

both rear suspension arms bushes parished

both rear tie bar rods bushes parished

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion front and rear chassis boxs and floor pan

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f cross member panels

Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and back panel holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 155,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and back panel holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,793 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut on sidewall 215/45/17wr

heavy corrosion all four coil springs

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panels

Fail 1 Dec 2015 146,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cut on sidewall 215/45/17wr

heavy corrosion all four coil springs

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panels

Pass 4 Oct 2014 135,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 124,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front gearbox mount worn

middle section exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 113,484 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,801 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,060 miles

O/S Headlight Adjuster Motor Not Working.

Rear Washer Not Working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 67,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S Headlight Adjuster Motor Not Working.

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

Rear Washer Not Working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF53 HRU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF53 HRU, 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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DF53 HRU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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