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NC53 HCU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 HCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,371 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 91,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,253 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,160 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 67,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,124 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,760 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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NC53 HCU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NC53 HCU, 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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What year was NC53 HCU registered?

NC53 HCU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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