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LV04 YBH

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

169,574 mi
Last recorded169,574 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 YBH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 169,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body light corrosion not seriously weakened

Knocking noise when steering rocked side to side

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 164,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade defective

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 164,509 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade defective

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,828 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has signs that it is probably burning engine oil

Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 152,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 152,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 150,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 150,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 148,192 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 148,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 142,640 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,834 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,832 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bind when turned by hand

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,189 miles

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

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

front discs scored/lipped

front wipers split

osf seat belt buckle stiff to engauge but secures

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,917 miles

slight play in osf track rod end

Fail 24 Mar 2014 106,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in osf track rod end

all wipers split

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,751 miles

os front track rod end slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,606 miles

advise handbrake adjust

play in osf track rod end ball joint

Fail 3 Apr 2012 83,606 miles

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

advise handbrake adjust

play in osf track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,449 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,046 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front wipers split

Fail 12 Apr 2008 21,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front wipers split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,447 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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LV04 YBH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black 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 LV04 YBH, 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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LV04 YBH is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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