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OV04 RZU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

211,898 mi
Last recorded211,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 RZU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 211,898 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 201,488 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

eml light on dash

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 30 Apr 2018 201,385 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

eml light on dash

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 May 2017 192,554 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 191,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush near and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 176,938 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 160,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,045 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 139,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 124,113 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

NSR tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,760 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 110,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,940 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,643 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 RZU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV04 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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