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EF08 HLR

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,796 mi
Last recorded166,796 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HLR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 166,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 166,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 151,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 130,772 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 122,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 120,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,731 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,934 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,934 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,832 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,887 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,638 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brakes are worn

front suspension bushes are starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,791 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

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 HLR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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