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ML08 XPG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,046 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,906 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear axle beam corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,692 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside door mirror secured with tape

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,255 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted pads wearing low

nearside door mirror secured with tape

rear lamp on boot slightly damp with water

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,052 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,292 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,073 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake sticking but only slight

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,543 miles

chip in windscreen

front wipers perished

nearside and offside front tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads low and brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,789 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 XPG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

ML08 XPG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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