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DX08 KCG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 KCG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 132,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,025 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 94,745 miles

eml light on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,689 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.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)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,512 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre run flat shoulders worn badly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,782 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,422 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,646 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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DX08 KCG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 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 DX08 KCG, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX08 KCG registered?

DX08 KCG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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