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GV04 XUB

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2026 116,759 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2025 109,220 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 109,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 97,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,990 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,990 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 92,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,056 miles

Binding to OSR brake

Pass 5 May 2015 90,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2012 80,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,249 miles

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

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

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

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

all 3 wiper blades splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,914 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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GV04 XUB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV04 XUB, 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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GV04 XUB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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