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NJ04 CWG

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 CWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,818 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,596 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 105,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,407 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,923 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% ACROSS FRONT AXEL (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,432 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,432 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (polish headlight unit all ok) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,871 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,205 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,448 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wipers smeering

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,324 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,468 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,339 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,797 miles

has slight brake judder on front at 60 mph

Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,797 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

has slight brake judder on front at 60 mph

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,748 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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NJ04 CWG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NJ04 CWG, 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 NJ04 CWG registered?

NJ04 CWG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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