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NJ04 XAL

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 132,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,911 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak at engine ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 122,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,052 miles

CAT heat shield loose

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,044 miles

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

CAT heat shield loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2008 30,878 miles

rear nearside tyre worn on inside edge and beginning to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,735 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XAL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAL, 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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NJ04 XAL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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