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EJ08 VRZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,795 mi
Last recorded201,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VRZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 201,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 177,673 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 177,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 164,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion all over underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 149,830 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 134,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 119,453 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 105,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 94,964 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear suspension beam axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 94,964 miles

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear suspension beam axle corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 89,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 89,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISC ARE CORRODED AND PITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 80,348 miles

near side rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 74,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 74,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads look very low

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 May 2013 55,086 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 44,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 33,503 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 VRZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRZ, 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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EJ08 VRZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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