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EF08 HLZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,866 mi
Last recorded127,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 127,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 114,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,209 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 HLZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

EF08 HLZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is EF08 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HLZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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