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FN54 XRO

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,362 miles

Corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s

No seats or seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system resting on body

front fog lights not working

Fail 28 Aug 2019 106,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from middle section joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside head light poorly secured

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system resting on body

front fog lights not working

front tyre slighly worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,322 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted to existing exhaust (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to union at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine management light on

front splitter protrudes from front bumper

parking brake caliper levers not returning fully

rear seats removed

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 104,322 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed lambda sensor (1.9.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

front splitter protrudes from front bumper

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to union at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine management light on

parking brake caliper levers not returning fully

rear seats removed

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,725 miles

clicking from n/s inner rack joint

engine management light on

exhaust centre pipe flange corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes at front to union slight corrosion

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

no spare wheel

play in o/s/f strut

rear seats not fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 100,725 miles

Electrical wiring insecure horn switch (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured by wiper blade (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring rubbing on brake hose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' front number plate (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clicking from n/s inner rack joint

engine management light on

exhaust centre pipe flange corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes at front to union slight corrosion

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

no spare wheel

play in o/s/f strut

rear seats not fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,562 miles

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

engine management light on

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,476 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlight wiring (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

items removed from screen prior to test

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,512 miles

n/s washer jet poor aim

rear tyres have signs of catching

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,512 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s washer jet poor aim

rear tyres have signs of catching

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,348 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,957 miles

nsf washer jet partially blocked

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play ns and osf anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,878 miles

EPS light came on briefly during test

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

front brake pads looked low

nsf tyre 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,295 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,182 miles

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in piston

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,015 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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FN54 XRO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN54 XRO, 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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FN54 XRO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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