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EO08 SBZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,409 mi
Last recorded199,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 SBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 199,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 192,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 186,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 182,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 178,036 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 10 Dec 2020 178,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2020 178,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2019 175,269 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 175,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Both side front Main beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both side front No beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Securing device ineffective (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Securing device ineffective (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 169,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 157,748 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 142,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 129,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 97,088 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,874 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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EO08 SBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO08 SBZ, 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 EO08 SBZ registered?

EO08 SBZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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