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KB53 RXN

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,229 mi
Last recorded161,229 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 RXN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 161,229 miles

Front both side head light corroded

oil leck from engine

under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2025 148,348 miles

under body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 135,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2024 135,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE STARTING TO RUST ( AT FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTION ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE AT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,949 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 118,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,006 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 109,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,334 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 97,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,596 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,200 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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KB53 RXN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 KB53 RXN, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KB53 RXN registered?

KB53 RXN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is KB53 RXN safe to buy?

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