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LB04 GVE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 GVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,205 miles

Heat shield on CAT insecure.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/R15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield on CAT insecure.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,231 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe/hose mounting corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 86,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe/hose mounting corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,016 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/R15 92V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,051 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,338 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,246 miles

front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 48,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,735 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,735 miles

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

both wipers split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,112 miles

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

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

front pads starting to wear low

Fail 29 Apr 2010 29,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front pads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,368 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 GVE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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