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ML08 FHO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,533 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 76,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,507 miles

Offside Front drop link worn

Rear registration plate worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,106 miles

Nearside Front damage on outer sidewall of tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on exhaust centre section(vehicle has only just passed emission test,advise renewal). (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on exhaust centre section(vehicle has only just passed emission test,advise renewal). (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,315 miles

Clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF wiper blade split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,596 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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ML08 FHO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML08 FHO, 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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ML08 FHO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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