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DG54 HCJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,034 mi
Last recorded126,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills also floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,185 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / floor pans rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,233 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,297 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,438 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 77,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,450 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,447 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking between thread

both rear tyres worn out of shape

exhaust very noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,836 miles

eps light came on during emmisions test went out shortly after leaving workshop

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 29,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG54 HCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DG54 HCJ, 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 DG54 HCJ registered?

DG54 HCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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