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DL04 HTU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,761 mi
Last recorded159,761 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 HTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 159,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nearside front lower suspension arm, inner front bush excessively deteriorated resulting in free play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front to rear metal brake pipe excessive corrosion and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (l))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn 3-4mm cracks in wall and tread wearing heavy on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn 3-4mm cracks in wall and tread, cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn 3-4mm cracks in wall and tread wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 155,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside nearside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,908 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes slight cracks

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 18 Oct 2017 149,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front suspension arm inner bushes slight cracks

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,832 miles

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

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 17 Oct 2016 144,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on offside nearside front to rear brake pipes

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,512 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on offside nearside front to rear brake pipes

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,847 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,138 miles

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2013 121,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brakes binding slightly

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,930 miles

offside and nearside front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2012 112,930 miles

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

offside and nearside front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,342 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,137 miles

slight tear in both wiper blades

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,620 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,681 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

small chip in windscreen

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 HTU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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