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FL54 CBX

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,096 mi
Last recorded148,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 CBX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 148,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 143,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 140,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 137,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,902 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 129,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 122,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 113,751 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake pipes at valve body corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on trim panel (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower brake pipes at valve body corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,948 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn not a fail so pass aqnd advise renewed

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,782 miles

os wiper split at end

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,542 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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FL54 CBX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FL54 CBX, 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 FL54 CBX registered?

FL54 CBX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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