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EF08 HMO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,772 mi
Last recorded173,772 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HMO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 173,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear parking brake low reserved

Fail 29 Dec 2025 173,769 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear parking brake low reserved

Pass 4 Jan 2025 162,078 miles

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

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

Rear both wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 162,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear both wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 146,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 63,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 46,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,929 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 HMO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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