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MH04 RVU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,990 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 94,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 86,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts outer wall.

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

Rear both coil springs corroded.

brake pipe corroded under bonnet.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all coil springs and front anti roll bar corroded.

front wipers worn.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 80,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all coil springs and front anti roll bar corroded.

front wipers worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,181 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 6 May 2011 94,883 miles

slight knock o/s wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,445 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,445 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake req att o/s

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,861 miles

hand brake req att o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,328 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MH04 RVU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MH04 RVU, 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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MH04 RVU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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