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EF08 VGX

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,517 mi
Last recorded118,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 118,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 113,187 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 113,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF TOP DROPLINK BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,434 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 100,434 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,701 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,698 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 VGX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol 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 EF08 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

EF08 VGX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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