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DU54 FME

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,272 mi
Last recorded194,272 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 FME
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 194,272 miles

Covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 189,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion suspension assambley (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 185,283 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 185,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 180,879 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 180,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 177,458 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 177,458 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 156,763 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

NS washer requires adjustment

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 156,763 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

NS washer requires adjustment

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 136,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,283 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 58,283 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,567 miles

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

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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DU54 FME is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU54 FME, 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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DU54 FME is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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