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EJ08 BXU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,649 mi
Last recorded121,649 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BXU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,649 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 121,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,956 miles

Coil spring corroded all ,and various suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,785 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 87,207 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 82,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,369 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 77,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 73,000 miles

exhaust back box mount broken but still supported

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2015 66,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 61,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EJ08 BXU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol 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 EJ08 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 BXU registered?

EJ08 BXU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 BXU 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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