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ML08 XRA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,161 mi
Last recorded94,161 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 92,035 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 87,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,598 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,541 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 22,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,599 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)

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 XRA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML08 XRA registered?

ML08 XRA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is ML08 XRA safe to buy?

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