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FN54 XSR

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,865 mi
Last recorded178,865 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 178,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2025 176,723 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 176,721 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 8 Mar 2024 174,134 miles

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 3 Mar 2023 171,772 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 169,395 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 169,379 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective lamdba rear too high, hole in exhaust near backbox (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 164,784 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal aint slip wearing

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 164,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal aint slip wearing

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 164,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Attachment area been welded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2019 161,177 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (Attachment area been welded) (5.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust joint area corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 161,177 miles

Emissions not tested (Due to emissions leaking can give uneven readings) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split/Damaged) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected Both sides brake pipe attachment bracket holder (corroded/broken), Insecure (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (Attachment area been welded) (5.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust joint area corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 156,284 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel has been detected roughness when steering

Fail 4 Aug 2018 156,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), wearing bold on the inner edges,tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel has been detected roughness when steering

Pass 19 Aug 2017 151,404 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), and has worn bold on the inner edges, tracking alighnment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 151,404 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), and has worn bold on the inner edges, tracking alighnment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,053 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear exhuast box bracket holder broken, but system adequately supported

Fail 31 Aug 2016 146,052 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear exhuast box bracket holder broken, but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Aug 2015 140,721 miles

NSF tyre low on inner edge

NSR tyre low on inner edge

OSF tyre low on iner edge

Small sidewall cut OSR tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 140,721 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre low on inner edge

NSR tyre low on inner edge

OSF tyre low on iner edge

Small sidewall cut OSR tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 136,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,471 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 113,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 79,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,645 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 48,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XSR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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