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HN08 EPJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,518 mi
Last recorded82,518 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,334 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately bent nail used as locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 75,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working led in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately bent nail used as locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,248 miles

Engine management light on?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs red in colour! Overheated? (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slightly insecure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 73,248 miles

Engine management light on?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs red in colour! Overheated? (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slightly insecure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2016 70,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 65,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,242 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 58,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,236 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,068 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,171 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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HN08 EPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HN08 EPJ, 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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HN08 EPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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