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LA04 LBY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,898 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak under engine

Pass 14 Jun 2025 99,035 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 99,035 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,839 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 59,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,324 miles

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

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 7 Mar 2017 43,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,480 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,636 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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LA04 LBY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LBY, 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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LA04 LBY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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