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OV04 BVH

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,248 mi
Last recorded83,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,248 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,557 miles

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

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

both headlamp lens in slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

Pass 13 May 2019 64,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 64,293 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,526 miles

Rear seatbelt in use

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirrow (8.3.1e)

Rear seatbelt in use

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,719 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,618 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child Seats fitted, Nearside & Centre Rear. Visual inspections only.

Nearside Child lock in use at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,618 miles

Child Seats fitted, Nearside & Centre Rear. Visual inspections only.

Nearside Child lock in use at time of test.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,381 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,865 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,325 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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OV04 BVH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV04 BVH, 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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OV04 BVH is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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