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ML08 FHZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FHZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 114,921 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and arch damage

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear backing plates corroded

rear beam corroded

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,869 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp aim and image not clean cut

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven tread worn inner edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills and underside

steering notchy in operation

Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck down unable to use (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears , noise from o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven tread worn inner edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills and underside

steering notchy in operation

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,634 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic trim covering sills unable to check

Fail 1 Aug 2022 100,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic trim covering sills unable to check

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,063 miles

Lower plastic undertray covering components front to rear

Nearside Front Outer arch trim missing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,695 miles

Nearside Front trim missing on wing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,052 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,294 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to split on side wall

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and o/s/r tyres - perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,038 miles

advised both front tyres show slight wear

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 FHZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML08 FHZ, 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 FHZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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