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EN08 VAD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VAD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 124,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,148 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 112,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,947 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 110,947 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 100,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,795 miles

Nearside Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% Mirror repeater lens partially obscured. (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Single heavy score (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,406 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 38,654 miles

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)

all four tyres have cuts/tears in the outer sidewalls. no cords/ply seen at time of test

rear tyres starting to crack/perish on tread

Fail 15 May 2013 38,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres have cuts/tears in the outer sidewalls. no cords/ply seen at time of test

rear tyres starting to crack/perish on tread

Pass 23 May 2012 30,941 miles

nsf tyre has cut sidewall (ply is not visable)

Pass 24 May 2011 22,991 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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EN08 VAD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN08 VAD, 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 EN08 VAD registered?

EN08 VAD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is EN08 VAD safe to buy?

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