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CX08 EWV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 104,793 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 104,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 104,585 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 93,228 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 93,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 85,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2021 78,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,029 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cracking between treads

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,395 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,100 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,427 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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CX08 EWV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX08 EWV, 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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CX08 EWV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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