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FB04 JCU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,196 mi
Last recorded149,196 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 149,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 143,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,463 miles

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

Nearside centre chassis section showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front and centre chassis panels showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear chassis panels showing sings of corrosion

both sides rear under floor panels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 131,455 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside centre chassis section showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside front and centre chassis panels showing signs of corrosion

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

all rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear chassis panels showing sings of corrosion

both sides rear under floor panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,220 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,322 miles

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

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

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

manifold heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2014 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

manifold heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 30 Jul 2013 104,177 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,466 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,466 miles

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

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 Jul 2011 83,319 miles

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

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

accident damage to o/s/f corner

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,275 miles

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

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

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

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

accident damage to o/s/f corner

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,950 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension

damage to front bumper

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to front springs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,309 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH ON 3.mm ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P 195 / 60 / 15 H

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST

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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FB04 JCU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FB04 JCU, 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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FB04 JCU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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