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MT04 XNU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,835 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,970 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 24,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both the front tyres outer sidewalls/edges are splitting & separating

Fail 8 May 2017 23,271 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both the front tyres outer sidewalls/edges are splitting & separating

Pass 6 May 2016 22,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 May 2015 21,972 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,987 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 20,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 20,244 miles

all 4 tyres starting to split on tread and side wall

Fail 13 May 2013 20,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres starting to split on tread and side wall

Pass 8 May 2012 19,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,581 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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MT04 XNU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT04 XNU, 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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MT04 XNU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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