2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RJ04 FDC
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 160,414 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ04 FDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 160,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ04 FDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RJ04 FDC) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ04 FDC Mileage History
- 24/06/2022144,669 mi
- 15/06/2023149,251 mi+4,582 mi
- 17/06/2024154,526 mi+5,275 mi
- 31/07/2024154,669 mi+143 mi
- 29/07/2025160,414 mi+5,745 mi
Average of roughly 5,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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