2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · EX08 RUW
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,100 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 RUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 154,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 RUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (EX08 RUW) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EX08 RUW Mileage History
- 28/11/2023140,994 mi
- 03/04/2025146,311 mi+5,317 mi
- 07/04/2025146,315 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/2026154,100 mi+7,785 mi
- 02/04/2026154,100 mi
Average of roughly 5,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
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