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HW08 EJZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EJZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 60,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 57,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 55,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and main tread about 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perishing in tread

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,021 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,656 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,703 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 24 Feb 2011 16,055 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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HW08 EJZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HW08 EJZ, 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 HW08 EJZ registered?

HW08 EJZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HW08 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 EJZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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