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NL54 MLV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 MLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,591 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Noise from transmission

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s/f & O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 66,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Noise from transmission

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s/f & O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,999 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,999 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,200 miles

engine oil level close to minimum

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,508 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2009 34,299 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,406 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 MLV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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