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EJ57 XDF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

172,496 mi
Last recorded172,496 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 172,496 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 172,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,130 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2017 126,103 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2016 114,667 miles

front undertray insecure

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f wheel arch trim & front bumper insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 114,667 miles

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

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

front undertray insecure

items removed prior to test

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f wheel arch trim & front bumper insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 104,334 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 92,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 May 2014 92,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil just above minimum

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 80,522 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracks intreads

Fail 3 May 2013 80,522 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracks intreads

Pass 21 May 2012 71,992 miles

nsr and osr brake disc inner surface corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,018 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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EJ57 XDF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EJ57 XDF, 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 EJ57 XDF registered?

EJ57 XDF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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