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EX08 SHZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SHZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 115,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,192 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 106,776 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 104,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 104,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,091 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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EX08 SHZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX08 SHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 SHZ registered?

EX08 SHZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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