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HG08 EJD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EJD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 164,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 164,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 135,483 miles

Central Rear general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 115,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 115,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,338 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,338 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,506 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under tray fitted.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 77,473 miles

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,571 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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HG08 EJD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG08 EJD, 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 HG08 EJD registered?

HG08 EJD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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