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J888 ELS

2013 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,332 mi
Last recorded50,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ELS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,332 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 47,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,263 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 46,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,071 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,093 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,201 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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J888 ELS is a 2013 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 61,107 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 J888 ELS, 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 13 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J888 ELS registered?

J888 ELS is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is J888 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 ELS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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