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DE08 EJG

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,162 mi
Last recorded116,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EJG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,162 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 116,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met limit

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met limit

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,131 miles

Emission to clean to pick up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 82,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emission to clean to pick up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,902 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,680 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,260 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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DE08 EJG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 EJG, 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 DE08 EJG registered?

DE08 EJG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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