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ML08 HYG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,932 miles

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

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

front disc and pad worn

rear disc and pads

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 121,931 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front disc and pad worn

rear disc and pads

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 115,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,332 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 92,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 78,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,977 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 68,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,692 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,692 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2012 19,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside floor undershield damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,123 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 HYG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey 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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

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

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