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AX08 EKJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,689 mi
Last recorded179,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2026 179,689 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper/ grill damaged, sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits has major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Axle fractured rear axle holed, very rusty and weakened (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Inner and outer sills rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper strut top worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also has slight damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper strut top worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear brake backing plates deteriorating slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray loose

Underside of vehicle rusty

offside wing mirror unit loose

Pass 2 Apr 2025 173,260 miles

Both rear brake backing plates deteriorating

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror unit has slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle at rear rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2025 173,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear brake backing plates deteriorating

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror unit has slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle at rear rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 152,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 142,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 117,561 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of body rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,426 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,503 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,456 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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AX08 EKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX08 EKJ, 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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AX08 EKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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