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LC54 MVJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 MVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ' D ' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 125,904 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Covered with paint (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ' D ' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,288 miles

Front shock absorber shrouds insecure / Bump stops damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2024 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Boot also split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shock absorber shrouds insecure / Bump stops damaged

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 117,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,805 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 19 Jun 2018 92,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 82,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 81,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

part of centre stop light inop

Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,524 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 17,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre brake light 1 led inop

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 MVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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