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HS04 YCL

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,962 mi
Last recorded104,962 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 YCL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 103,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Bracket Deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Bracket Deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,897 miles

Both rear brake pipe brackets corroded

Engine strut brace corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine strut brace corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,918 miles

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,020 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,963 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release handle slightly defective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/45/17xl) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release handle slightly defective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/45/17xl) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,812 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at centre to rear joint due to corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 91,812 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at centre to rear joint due to corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,149 miles

Centre/Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Slight movement in N/S/F shocker.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,684 miles

Centre exhaust section rear joint badly corroded.

Rear discs badly corroded

slight play N/S/F Shocker

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,251 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,137 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,519 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,784 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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HS04 YCL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 HS04 YCL, 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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HS04 YCL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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