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EX08 SLU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,604 mi
Last recorded107,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 107,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,192 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s

Fail 22 Jan 2018 62,192 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 51,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,410 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 SLU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

EX08 SLU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EX08 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SLU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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