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LA04 BZC

2004 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 BZC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 143,313 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES INTO HOSES CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2016 143,313 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PAD DAMAGE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage TRIM LOOSE (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES INTO HOSES CORRODED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,265 miles

front wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

poor beam pattern from headlamps

wear on front discs

Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,246 miles

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

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 124,246 miles

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

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

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,568 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 96,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,122 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight binding on rear brakes

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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LA04 BZC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA04 BZC, 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 LA04 BZC registered?

LA04 BZC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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