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EF08 BLZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield detached resting on the back box

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear number plate light inop

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 120,170 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded At lower tip. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 120,170 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn bald on the inner edges.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded At lower tip. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 110,286 miles

Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,019 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front pads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,285 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close vto limts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close vto limts (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,458 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,921 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,548 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

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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EF08 BLZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF08 BLZ, 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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EF08 BLZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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