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EK08 CAO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CAO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 119,625 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,mountings,inner rear sills,rear floors,springs

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,019 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,outer sills,inner sills,rear axle,mountings,rear crossmember,rear springs

Pass 29 May 2024 109,685 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 100,453 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,mountings,shockers,springs,crossmember,chassis,exhaust

Fail 27 May 2022 100,453 miles

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

surface corrosion rear axle,mountings,shockers,springs,crossmember,chassis,exhaust

Pass 28 May 2021 96,037 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 96,037 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 93,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,264 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,492 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,928 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,191 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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EK08 CAO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK08 CAO, 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 EK08 CAO registered?

EK08 CAO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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