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DL04 HTG

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,463 mi
Last recorded171,463 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 HTG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 171,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 12 Aug 2026 171,463 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 22 Aug 2025 169,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,886 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 128,872 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 94,668 miles

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

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,668 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,085 miles

ns/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front wiper blades starting to split

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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DL04 HTG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL04 HTG, 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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DL04 HTG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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