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LA04 LCU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,617 mi
Last recorded182,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 182,617 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake level comes up high

Fail 30 Jun 2020 182,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake level comes up high

Pass 13 May 2019 176,763 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 176,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 172,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Fail 19 May 2018 172,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 167,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 160,978 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 160,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 149,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 138,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 130,924 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 130,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 123,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,542 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 91,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LA04 LCU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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