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FY04 YCJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 94,423 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 94,423 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 90,426 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 90,426 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT DROPLINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,103 miles

both front suspension arm rear bush weak

underfloor chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,812 miles

Front and rear shockers corroded.

Rear axel corroded.

Rear suspension component corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,812 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear shockers corroded.

Rear axel corroded.

Rear suspension component corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2021 77,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 72,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,786 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resevoir empty (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,295 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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FY04 YCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FY04 YCJ, 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 FY04 YCJ registered?

FY04 YCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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