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J30 BTO

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BTO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 110,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 97,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,606 miles

both beam images poor

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,682 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

Both rear tyre tread depths low)(heavily worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,027 miles

o/s rear tyre worn heavy on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 74,561 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 71,255 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 71,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front and rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,031 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,028 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,028 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,241 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,985 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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J30 BTO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J30 BTO, 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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J30 BTO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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