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LB04 ESU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,156 mi
Last recorded228,156 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ESU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 228,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 May 2018 228,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 215,157 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDEL BROKEN

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW ONLY 18%

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

Nearside Front DRIVE SHAFT BALANCE WEIGHT DETERIOATING

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2016 188,696 miles

boot release handle sticking

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft center balance weight mounting deterioating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 10 May 2016 188,696 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft center balance weight mounting deterioating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release handle broken

boot release handle sticking

Pass 16 May 2015 178,226 miles

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

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

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

bonnet opening mechanism <lever>broken but can be open/close

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Fail 12 May 2015 178,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet opening mechanism <lever>broken but can be open/close

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 29 Apr 2014 166,945 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 166,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,715 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 93,483 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 65,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,143 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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LB04 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB04 ESU, 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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LB04 ESU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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