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HN04 PPV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,549 mi
Last recorded161,549 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 PPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 161,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking lever travel nearing end stop and low performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 152,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 139,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,428 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 132,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 131,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight bind to brake

signs of corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Heat shield corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,663 miles

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)

n/s wiper split

o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes starting to perish

slight runout n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,635 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 88,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 88,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside reverse light red.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,709 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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HN04 PPV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN04 PPV, 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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HN04 PPV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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