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HV54 RZE

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 114,383 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,773 miles

Front Offside & Nearside Suspension Struts Slight Play

Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,752 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine temperature (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Offside & Nearside Suspension Struts Slight Play

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 102,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,546 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,879 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,879 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,301 miles

both rear tyres tread are deformed.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,562 miles

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)

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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HV54 RZE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV54 RZE, 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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What year was HV54 RZE registered?

HV54 RZE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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