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EJ08 YCY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,604 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 114,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,999 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,216 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 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

EJ08 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is EJ08 YCY safe to buy?

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