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ML08 HXH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,124 miles

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

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

Heavily undersealed underneath and on mechanical components

Fail 3 Sep 2025 120,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Heavily undersealed underneath and on mechanical components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,200 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2024 117,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,888 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside also surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 114,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside also surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2023 114,748 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both side and offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2022 110,408 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,283 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 105,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 98,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 94,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,042 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,228 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 HXH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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