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LB04 ETU

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,071 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,153 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,670 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 May 2019 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2018 68,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,303 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 56,525 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 56,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,533 miles

Off side front tyre wall damage

Pass 7 May 2014 49,973 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 9 May 2013 47,562 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 46,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,210 miles

Off side front tyre cut on wall

Pass 7 May 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,715 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 ETU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB04 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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