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40 EJF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 EJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,230 miles

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 21 Sep 2015 41,075 miles

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 3 Mar 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,331 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 2 Mar 2012 20,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,002 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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40 EJF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 40 EJF, 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 40 EJF registered?

40 EJF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is 40 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 EJF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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