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GJ04 BYR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,952 mi
Last recorded166,952 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BYR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 166,952 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

headlights deteriorated

offside light lens cracked

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 160,667 miles

both headlight lens deteriorated

offside rear light cracked

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f wiper split at end

o/s/r lamp assy cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2014 149,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f wiper split at end

o/s/r lamp assy cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2013 138,860 miles

advisories from previous test no 896983473247

Fail 30 Sep 2013 138,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 130,806 miles

front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to perish

lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear chasis rail corroded

offside front shock absorber slight leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 130,806 miles

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

front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to perish

lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear chasis rail corroded

offside front shock absorber slight leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,652 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox is noisy

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked and shows signs of water ingress

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2010 119,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing low

o/s/r lamp lens is cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,820 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing low

o/s/r lamp lens is cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,709 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 75,651 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)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 75,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,628 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ04 BYR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ04 BYR, 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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GJ04 BYR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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