2008 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · YR08 AEY
2008 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 128,057 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 128,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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YR08 AEY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (YR08 AEY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YR08 AEY Mileage History
- 24/03/2023106,302 mi
- 19/03/2024116,192 mi+9,890 mi
- 19/03/2025121,599 mi+5,407 mi
- 23/03/2026128,048 mi+6,449 mi
- 26/03/2026128,057 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
Early Mk8 cars had a recall for the handbrake ratchet. Ensure this has been carried out.
- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
Rust often forms under the roof-channel trim strips.
- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
The two-tier dashboard uses an LCD panel for speed and key information that can fade, develop dead pixels, or fail entirely with age, making critical information difficult to read.
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