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L23 DLY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests46 (38 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,120 mi
Last recorded147,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

38 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 147,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 143,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in many places but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of the inner arch/floor corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of the inner arch corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2025 143,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in many places but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of the inner arch/floor corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of the inner arch corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,843 miles

slight oil leak gear box area

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 71,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 120,813 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 56,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 112,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,602 miles

Centre exhaust flange has corroded away to the extent that it could fail at any time.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Negative battery terminal a little loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 100,602 miles

Centre exhaust flange has corroded away to the extent that it could fail at any time.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Negative battery terminal a little loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,359 miles

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

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

Tyre's are deteriorated (Hardening of tread).

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,237 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Centre exhaust flange very weak.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Negative battery terminal a little loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Small splits in outer sidewalls of both front tyres.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Centre exhaust flange very weak.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Negative battery terminal a little loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Small splits in outer sidewalls of both front tyres.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,441 miles

Centre exhaust very weak at rear joint.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper split slightly on edges.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,461 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

center exhaust system deteriorated

cut in off side front tyre

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 78,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

center exhaust system deteriorated

cut in off side front tyre

off side rear tyre worn on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,131 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wipers are worn & smear slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long travel on h/brake

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long travel on h/brake

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,525 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

small chips in screen

Pass 23 Jun 2007 11,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,462 miles

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,388 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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L23 DLY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L23 DLY, 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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L23 DLY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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