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EF08 VGN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VGN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,146 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 146,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,831 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,822 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spot lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spot lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,180 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 84,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,600 miles

front brake discs worn

slight leak from o/s front shock absorber

Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

slight leak from o/s front shock absorber

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,093 miles

near side rear tyre begining to perish/crack

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,078 miles

advse rear brake linings low

front screen blades worn

suspect slow puncture off side rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,324 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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EF08 VGN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF08 VGN, 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 EF08 VGN registered?

EF08 VGN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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