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HG54 HBJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 133,413 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 133,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,916 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front tyre small cuts on outer side wall, not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front tyre small cuts on outer side wall, not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,015 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 54,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,580 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 HBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HG54 HBJ, 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 HBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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