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HV04 CSU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,215 mi
Last recorded168,215 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 CSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 168,215 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 163,015 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 161,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 160,557 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018
Fail 4 Sep 2018 308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 145,391 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 145,391 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,511 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 122,237 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nsr (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,967 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,545 miles

eps light illuminated on dash

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

eps light illuminated on dash

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,838 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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HV04 CSU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV04 CSU, 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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HV04 CSU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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