2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · OW08 HMZ
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 96,450 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW08 HMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 96,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW08 HMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (OW08 HMZ) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OW08 HMZ Mileage History
- 17/09/202478,739 mi
- 19/08/202587,449 mi+8,710 mi
- 20/08/202587,449 mi
- 21/08/202696,450 mi+9,001 mi
- 21/08/202696,450 mi
Average of roughly 9,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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