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MV08 JHL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 123,460 miles

Central Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine undertray soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,884 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,838 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,837 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective lamp on (5.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective lamp on (5.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,325 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,224 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,762 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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MV08 JHL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MV08 JHL, 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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MV08 JHL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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