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EX08 VRL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,324 mi
Last recorded193,324 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VRL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 193,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 187,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 183,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp level sensor arm broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 177,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing suspect stud damaged (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 172,751 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 172,747 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre approaching wear bands

Pass 23 Apr 2017 164,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 150,149 miles

under body tray /cover fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 150,149 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under body tray /cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 132,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,298 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,745 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 VRL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

Is EX08 VRL safe to buy?

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