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ML08 HXW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,830 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Dec 2024 113,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Dec 2024 113,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both side (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,265 miles

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

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2022 90,265 miles

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

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

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2021 81,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 81,652 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 69,102 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,182 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,182 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,370 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,307 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,781 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 HXW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML08 HXW, 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 ML08 HXW registered?

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

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