2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RL53 CKN
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 135,365 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 CKN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 135,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 CKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RL53 CKN) between February 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RL53 CKN Mileage History
- 16/02/200710,851 mi
- 12/02/200813,368 mi+2,517 mi
- 23/02/200914,806 mi+1,438 mi
- 19/02/201019,680 mi+4,874 mi
- 28/02/201126,748 mi+7,068 mi
- 01/03/201234,131 mi+7,383 mi
- 22/02/201342,923 mi+8,792 mi
- 12/03/201447,975 mi+5,052 mi
- 18/08/201449,445 mi+1,470 mi
- 18/08/201449,445 mi
- 22/07/201556,484 mi+7,039 mi
- 15/08/201665,410 mi+8,926 mi
- 29/08/201776,037 mi+10,627 mi
- 17/08/201884,667 mi+8,630 mi
- 23/08/201884,697 mi+30 mi
- 14/08/201992,944 mi+8,247 mi
- 15/08/201992,044 mi-900 mi
- 07/09/202096,771 mi+4,727 mi
- 03/09/2021100,212 mi+3,441 mi
- 22/08/2022109,623 mi+9,411 mi
- 26/08/2022109,623 mi
- 04/09/2023120,686 mi+11,063 mi
- 06/09/2023120,688 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2024122,420 mi+1,732 mi
- 14/10/2025123,185 mi+765 mi
- 15/10/2025123,185 mi
- 26/10/2026135,365 mi+12,180 mi
Average of roughly 6,323 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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