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EF57 JXC

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 JXC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 142,748 miles

after market outer steering wheel cover removed prior to test

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 130,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,916 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,614 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,126 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 69,126 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,572 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 14 Dec 2015 61,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,940 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

n/s/f tyre near legal limit and cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2013 44,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,570 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 27,570 miles

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

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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EF57 JXC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF57 JXC, 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 EF57 JXC registered?

EF57 JXC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is EF57 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 JXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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