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EX54 DTU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,919 mi
Last recorded169,919 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 169,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 164,044 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,883 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 151,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,721 miles

Both side skirt fitted at the time of test

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,247 miles

Both Side Skirt fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 119,264 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2016 117,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2016 117,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,623 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,460 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 55,512 miles

n/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

o/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

Fail 21 May 2010 55,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

o/s/f front wishbone bush perishing

Fail 16 May 2009 43,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 43,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EX54 DTU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX54 DTU, 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 EX54 DTU registered?

EX54 DTU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is EX54 DTU safe to buy?

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