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OV04 VRC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VRC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,729 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,012 miles

handbrake 16%

limited handbrake reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,428 miles

after market HID lamps fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,729 miles

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

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

n/s/r tyre tread cracking & inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

n/s/r tyre tread cracking & inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,881 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,881 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,931 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,165 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 VRC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VRC, 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 OV04 VRC registered?

OV04 VRC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 VRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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