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FL54 LYX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,701 mi
Last recorded197,701 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LYX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 197,701 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle both n/s and o/s mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both n/s and o/s rear suspension corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system front to rear excessively corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s

Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Sub frame corroded

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front o/s

Pass 15 Oct 2024 189,627 miles

Sub frame corroded

Both n/s and o/s rear suspension corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front o/s

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 189,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Both n/s and o/s rear suspension corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive

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

Sub frame corroded

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front o/s

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 181,540 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

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

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

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

Sub frame corroded

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 181,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

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

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

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

Sub frame corroded

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 174,482 miles

Exhaust has deep corrosion front to rear. Advised to have replaced.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

The general condition of the underside of the vehicle is poor with corrosion in several areas front to rear

Fail 6 Oct 2022 174,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

General corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear including excessive around o/s front chassis

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 165,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,886 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 156,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 149,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,250 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 134,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,185 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,869 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,869 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,643 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FL54 LYX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL54 LYX, 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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FL54 LYX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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