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OE04 BBJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,891 mi
Last recorded153,891 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 BBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,891 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,735 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,636 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 128,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 118,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,089 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,604 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,529 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust boot perrished

slight play in rear antiroll bar mountings

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,863 miles

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,762 miles

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,971 miles

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)

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,966 miles

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

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

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)

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,619 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven + nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,150 miles

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,961 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,960 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,101 miles

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,324 miles

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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OE04 BBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OE04 BBJ, 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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What year was OE04 BBJ registered?

OE04 BBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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