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LJ04 BYB

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 83,517 miles

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

Mechanical components slightly corroded in various places

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading into flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills nearside and offside also surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,014 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 44,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,684 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,205 miles

Both front head light lenses detiorating

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,205 miles

Both front head light lenses detiorating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,281 miles

Both front head lamp lenses detiorating

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,281 miles

Both front head lamp lenses detiorating

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,311 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,271 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 17,477 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,734 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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LJ04 BYB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJ04 BYB, 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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LJ04 BYB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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