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OV04 YXY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

196,523 mi
Last recorded196,523 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 196,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 193,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 190,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 190,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 188,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,060 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 184,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 181,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 174,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 165,747 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 15 Apr 2017 165,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 158,674 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 151,510 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,460 miles

bonnet release handle broken but working

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 114,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 99,877 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,423 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in the side wall not considered excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,698 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 YXY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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