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J14 KDX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,693 mi
Last recorded70,693 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 KDX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield loose mid + rear

Fail 13 Jan 2026 70,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield loose mid + rear

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,578 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 67,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,142 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear number plate wonky

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,287 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,785 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 53,830 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,822 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,726 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

N/S/F Front tyre valve starting to crack

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,726 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

N/S/F Front tyre valve starting to crack

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,580 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread and edges of sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,580 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread and edges of sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,646 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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J14 KDX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J14 KDX, 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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J14 KDX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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