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EJ08 COA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 COA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 76,171 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 75,127 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 75,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 72,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 70,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 25 May 2023 70,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under shield insecure.

nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Various body damage

Various suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2022 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Various body damage

Various suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged deep enough to expose the cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensively perished/cracked/deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensively perished/cracked/deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,465 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre badly perished and split

offside front tyre badly perished and split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,399 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,755 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

wipers smeary but clearing screen

Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,755 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

wipers smeary but clearing screen

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,038 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,875 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,931 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,293 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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EJ08 COA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EJ08 COA, 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 COA registered?

EJ08 COA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is EJ08 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 COA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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