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EJ08 EGD

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,111 mi
Last recorded68,111 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 EGD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 68,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 64,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,325 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 56,322 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 43,748 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 43,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 33,863 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 33,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 31,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 31,928 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,461 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 EGD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGD, 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 EJ08 EGD registered?

EJ08 EGD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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