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EN08 VUX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,754 mi
Last recorded176,754 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 176,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 171,118 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 163,573 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 156,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,694 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 114,693 miles

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

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

park brake lever reserve travel getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2019 114,693 miles

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

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

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

park brake lever reserve travel getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damage

both front tyres low tread

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,398 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,398 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe has light misting of fuel

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,389 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,218 miles

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

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

slight sidewall damage to both front and o/s/r tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,341 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 VUX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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