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NL54 VSJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,604 mi
Last recorded130,604 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 130,604 miles

Offside Rear park brake low

heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 129,022 miles

Front Headlamps have mist (both)

Offside Rear body panel has slight surface corrosion

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,014 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 124,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 121,064 miles

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2017 117,684 miles

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 103,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

front subframe slightly corroded

handbrake performance on limit 16%

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 232,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VSJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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