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DS04 DVM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 DVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,766 miles

under body, suspension, sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,212 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,170 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a slight leak from rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn on inner edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Both sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a slight leak from rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim low but within tolerance

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn on inner edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Both sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 68,168 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

bonnet support securing clip missing

front side lights dim

o/s front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight blow from the front exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 57,001 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,355 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and at 2.5mm less on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 34,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2013 28,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 20,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,700 miles

advise replacement of n/s front o/s front o/s rear tyres tread starting to crack.

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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DS04 DVM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS04 DVM, 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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DS04 DVM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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