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EY08 UYV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,380 mi
Last recorded178,380 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 178,380 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills Both Corroded Rear Axle Mounting Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 160,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Side. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Side. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all Under side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

axle corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2022 155,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 155,728 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,444 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Also cracked. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 147,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 141,315 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,305 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 131,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 24,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,963 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 109,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

items moved from drivers veiw

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,451 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,504 miles

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 12 Mar 2011 38,262 miles

advise n/s rear tyre slightly misshapen

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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EY08 UYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY08 UYV, 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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EY08 UYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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