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MK08 POV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,250 mi
Last recorded151,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 POV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 145,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 139,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,672 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,672 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,506 miles

Near side rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,506 miles

Near side rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2015 51,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,620 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,200 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,045 miles

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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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MK08 POV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK08 POV, 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 MK08 POV registered?

MK08 POV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MK08 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 POV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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