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EK08 YCW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,638 mi
Last recorded111,638 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 101,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,150 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,094 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 YCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

Is EK08 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 YCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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