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HG54 CDY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,215 mi
Last recorded52,215 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 CDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 40,007 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,743 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 23,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 23,214 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake reserve travel close to excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 22,714 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort low 16% limit

Fail 15 Sep 2016 22,213 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort low 16% limit

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,253 miles

front brake inbalance 18%

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 17,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,171 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,764 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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HG54 CDY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG54 CDY, 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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HG54 CDY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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