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KHZ 9863

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 9863
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,640 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust to n/s and o/s rear inner sill/axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust to n/s and o/s rear inner sill/axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 126,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam axle MARKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 124,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f lower fog lamp damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 119,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint locking device missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,027 miles

Nearside side repeater dim but still visible

Offside Rear tyre flatspotting inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin visually inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre flatspotting inner edge

Nearside side repeater dim but still visible

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin visually inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage evident to exhaust front box but not leaking gases

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

slight corrosion on rear floor/rear chassis

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,322 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

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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KHZ 9863 is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KHZ 9863, 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 KHZ 9863 registered?

KHZ 9863 is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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