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DS04 VUC

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 104,988 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components sills inner and outer front to rear rear axle sub frame

Fail 1 Mar 2025 104,988 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components sills inner and outer front to rear rear axle sub frame

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,564 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear jacking point

Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Off side front to rear brake pipe and hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,319 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,319 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,331 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,573 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,573 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,804 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,929 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,654 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,620 miles

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 VUC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VUC, 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 DS04 VUC registered?

DS04 VUC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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