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MOT History from tests of o HONDA CIVICs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:68.15%
(The average a o HONDA CIVIC year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:876 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively89
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Registration plate lamp issues25
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Registration plate issues12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Windscreen has damage2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing balljoint no split pin (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - headlamp severely cloudy |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated effecting beam image. |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated effecting beam image. |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side |1.8.A.1b|1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side |1.7.5a|1
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light assembly |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lense deteriorated |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense deteriorated |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe metal |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Towbar component excessively damaged |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wish bone bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both |1.7.5a|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|1

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