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C6 SEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,500 mi
Last recorded203,500 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 203,500 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 11 May 2025 192,211 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 192,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 179,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 167,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 167,553 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 156,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at minimum requirement/requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 115,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,240 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension spring incomplete (9.2.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,554 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,772 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,771 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake pads very low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,399 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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C6 SEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C6 SEJ, 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 C6 SEJ registered?

C6 SEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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