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OE04 MXU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,223 mi
Last recorded169,223 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 MXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 169,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 163,993 miles

OIL LEAK

OSF BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER RACKS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 163,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK

OSF BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER RACKS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,432 miles

All Underbody Panels and Components have Corrosion

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 157,432 miles

All Underbody Panels and Components have Corrosion

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 152,882 miles

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

All Underbody Panels and Components have Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 152,882 miles

All Underbody Panels and Components have Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 152,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 152,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 144,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,111 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 126,015 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 126,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 111,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 95,681 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,724 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 MXU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OE04 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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