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NC04 VFM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,495 mi
Last recorded151,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 151,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 151,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 150,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe brackets corroded

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 30 Mar 2019 142,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe brackets corroded

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 20 Mar 2019 142,629 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe brackets corroded

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,457 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 17 Mar 2018 132,457 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,205 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 30 Mar 2017 124,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Mar 2016 114,544 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST LEGAL

2/ N/S/F WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,658 miles

Both windscreen wipers split, but still clearing screen

O/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 95,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,761 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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NC04 VFM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC04 VFM, 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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NC04 VFM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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