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EK08 YCC

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,207 mi
Last recorded175,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YCC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 175,207 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 175,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 140,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,513 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,008 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,994 miles

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

nail in nsr (centre) of tyre

osf tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

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 YCC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCC, 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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EK08 YCC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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