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DV04 CTE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,648 mi
Last recorded147,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 CTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 147,648 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 147,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,073 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 113,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 76,916 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Off side head lamp lens becoming dull

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,176 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,816 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,216 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,284 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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DV04 CTE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV04 CTE, 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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DV04 CTE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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