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HG04 RFN

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 RFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,077 miles

Surface corrosion o/s rear steel brake pipe

Fail 14 Jun 2019 145,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamps, glass deteriorated

N/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG

Surface corrosion o/s rear steel brake pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 125,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 117,820 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 112,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,366 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,130 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,130 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,709 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,976 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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HG04 RFN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HG04 RFN, 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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HG04 RFN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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