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HJ04 FBE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,240 mi
Last recorded179,240 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FBE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 179,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 179,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 178,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion to body/chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 158,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 145,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 131,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,301 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,788 miles

Front Pads getting low

N/S/ Wiper blade split on ends

Fail 29 Mar 2008 71,160 miles

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

both rear tyres ON legal tread limit

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,160 miles

both rear tyres ON legal tread limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,344 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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HJ04 FBE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ04 FBE, 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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HJ04 FBE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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