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EK08 CAX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,821 mi
Last recorded167,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CAX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 167,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 8 Aug 2016 156,655 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle bumper

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 156,655 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle bumper

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,448 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,448 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 126,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 111,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 111,833 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 104,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 99,117 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 99,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CAX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EK08 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

EK08 CAX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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