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EJ08 YCM

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 119,753 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 119,753 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,524 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,479 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 83,389 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 76,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 72,047 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 72,047 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,439 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,329 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,627 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF & OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,113 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All front brake pads wearing thin.

All rear brake pads wearing thin.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,805 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 YCM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

EJ08 YCM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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