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OE54 CWA

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

288,742 mi
Last recorded288,742 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 CWA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 288,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front tyre cracking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 May 2024 287,011 miles

Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 May 2023 285,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 279,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 264,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear sill damaged, RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

general corrosion.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 263,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 247,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play replacement recommended. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 238,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 224,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 214,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 203,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 184,345 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 156,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 125,800 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,509 miles

N/s screen washer jet defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 27,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,596 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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OE54 CWA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OE54 CWA, 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 OE54 CWA registered?

OE54 CWA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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