2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · WU08 KCJ
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,290 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 KCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 126,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 KCJ 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 (WU08 KCJ) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
WU08 KCJ Mileage History
- 08/02/2023117,504 mi
- 13/02/2024121,316 mi+3,812 mi
- 03/04/2025123,988 mi+2,672 mi
- 03/04/2025123,988 mi
- 08/04/2026126,290 mi+2,302 mi
Average of roughly 2,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
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- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
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- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
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