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OV04 DHP

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

235,018 mi
Last recorded235,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 235,018 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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Pass 28 Mar 2017 221,419 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight play in insert

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 221,418 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front shocker has slight play in insert

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 205,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 205,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 187,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 187,473 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 169,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 151,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 151,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 133,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 133,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 118,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 74,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 70,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,361 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 DHP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DHP, 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 DHP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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