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OE04 HZB

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,331 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,517 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,119 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 86,119 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,075 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,099 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 68,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,227 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 55,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,249 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,807 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 HZB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HZB, 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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OE04 HZB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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