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E1 SUS

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,120 mi
Last recorded163,120 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SUS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,120 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated /// borderline /// (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated /// borderline /// (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel neck corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 156,436 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front Both front dip beam pattern very poor.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on both edges. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner and outer edges slightly . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 148,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides considerable . (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner and outer edges slightly . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,596 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose .

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 144,593 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose .

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre shoulder and sidewall worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer output poor .

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated . (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,834 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 900,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,711 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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E1 SUS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E1 SUS, 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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E1 SUS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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