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EIL 2283

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,299 mi
Last recorded53,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 2283
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,299 miles

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

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

Rear suspension beam is corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2026 53,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box heat sheild is loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear suspension beam is corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,518 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,768 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,429 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,361 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,865 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,451 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,613 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 35,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,723 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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EIL 2283 is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EIL 2283, 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 EIL 2283 registered?

EIL 2283 is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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