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LB53 TCJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,035 mi
Last recorded160,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 TCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 160,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 160,035 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 143,322 miles

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes perishing

Front side lights led

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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

Nearside park brake low effort

fumes from exhaust

just met park brake requirements 17 %

Pass 27 May 2016 131,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fumes 7 smoke from exhaust

led fitted both front sidelights

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,770 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,770 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2014 116,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front number plate faded but still legible

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate faded but still legible

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 29 May 2012 94,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,180 miles

front and rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Dec 2010 85,165 miles

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

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

front and rear brake imbalance

o/s rear tyre pewrishing on side wall and splitting. requires attention

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,772 miles

n/s wiper damaged needs replacement

Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,289 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,433 miles

both front lower ball joint rubbers cracking

both outer sills fitted with covers †

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

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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LB53 TCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB53 TCJ, 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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LB53 TCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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