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DU04 KRV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 KRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 127,001 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,056 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 120,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,559 miles

Front headlamps a little dim

Pass 11 Jan 2020 105,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,217 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 90,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,976 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,365 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine getting very smokey

Fail 20 Dec 2011 70,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine getting very smokey

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,206 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 48,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,311 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 40,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DU04 KRV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DU04 KRV, 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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DU04 KRV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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