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EF08 HLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,166 mi
Last recorded122,166 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,814 miles

Front wipers poor /smeary

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 104,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,230 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,543 miles

Offside rear backing plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,244 miles

Both headlights poor output due to covers

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,244 miles

Both headlights poor output due to covers

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,557 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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EF08 HLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HLJ, 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 EF08 HLJ registered?

EF08 HLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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