2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RL53 HYC
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 162,387 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 HYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 162,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 HYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RL53 HYC) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
RL53 HYC Mileage History
- 13/05/2022147,826 mi
- 04/07/2023162,387 mi+14,561 mi
Average of roughly 12,754 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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