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LC54 MUV

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

268,305 mi
Last recorded268,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 MUV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 268,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet latch slightly defective

Fail 6 Jan 2026 268,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working ns,os (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns,os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet latch slightly defective

Pass 15 Jan 2025 252,825 miles

Bonnet Latch Slightly Defective

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 238,721 miles

Bonnet Latch Defective

Handbrake Travel

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 16 Jan 2023 224,096 miles

Bonnet Lever Defective

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 212,046 miles

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

bonnet catch opening lever - defective

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 211,974 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake travel - n/s/r very little effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair just met requirements (1.2.1 (c))

bonnet catch opening lever - defective

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 201,450 miles

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

bonnet catch opening lever - defective

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 201,265 miles

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

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

bonnet catch opening lever - defective

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 182,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 182,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (FRONT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre marked with chalk (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 168,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,405 miles

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

mid / rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2017 151,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

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

mid / rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,418 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 93,164 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel req attn soon

n/s headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,765 miles

handbrake travel req attn soon

n/s headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,060 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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LC54 MUV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 LC54 MUV, 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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LC54 MUV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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