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EF08 HMY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HMY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,774 miles

Exhaust heat shield security

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn bald inner edge . / 1.3 mm centre tread band . 225/45/r17 . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust centre box slightly damaged .

Front lower under tray damaged .

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre / cracks developing in inner and outer edges . recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge . 2.3 mm centre tread band . recpmmend replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre / cracks developing in inner and outer edges . recomend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror repeter. (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends ()

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

front wiper blades starting to smear, recommend replacing soon.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,671 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

front wiper blades starting to smear, recommend replacing soon.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box damaged but not blowing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box damaged but not blowing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,739 miles

O/S front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HMY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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