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EX08 TNO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TNO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 130,654 miles

Parking brake required effort only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2026 130,653 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake required effort only just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 118,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight patteren getting poor

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 118,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight patteren getting poor

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,266 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 85,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,734 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 80,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,816 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

front tyres are a larger size than the rears

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,093 miles

all tyres are perished an are cracking between tread

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 TNO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 EX08 TNO, 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 EX08 TNO registered?

EX08 TNO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EX08 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 TNO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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