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EK08 YOE

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 157,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Work done to lower suspension arm, there is still slight movement from the lower ball joint as it needs a permanent nut fixing.

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2024 157,795 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Work done to lower suspension arm, there is still slight movement from the lower ball joint as it needs a permanent nut fixing.

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 157,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bothsides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,809 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 137,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 105,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,374 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,326 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,224 miles

Both NSF & OSF wiper blades are split

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,224 miles

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

Both NSF & OSF wiper blades are split

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,710 miles

NS side repeater casing damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers split.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,027 miles

Front wipers split.

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 YOE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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