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EK08 YCU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,935 mi
Last recorded71,935 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 71,935 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights h i d bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 69,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 6 May 2023 68,372 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 67,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 64,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 61,344 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 May 2020 61,344 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,222 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,252 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and split

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 18 Apr 2017 44,252 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish and split

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,060 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall, but does not reach cords

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,917 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 32,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,938 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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EK08 YCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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