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EJ08 YDC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YDC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 185,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 167,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 158,193 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 136,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 125,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside

Fail 23 Mar 2021 120,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 116,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,411 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 70,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 70,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 21,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,027 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 YDC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

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

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