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NL54 VTJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,699 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,789 miles

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

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 VTJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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