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NL54 DWN

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 DWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,423 miles

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

slight corrosion on underbody

Fail 14 Mar 2022 98,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,323 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front meatal back plates corroding.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 94,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front meatal back plates corroding.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 87,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 80,162 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 80,162 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,158 miles

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,340 miles

front head lamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,833 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,433 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,340 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage noted nearside front

Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage noted nearside front

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,689 miles

offside wiper split

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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NL54 DWN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 NL54 DWN, 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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NL54 DWN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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