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H18 YBX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YBX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 118,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,530 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 116,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 116,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 115,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,012 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2011 115,012 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,312 miles

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 112,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front rear inner wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2008 112,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front rear inner wishbone bush has slight play

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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H18 YBX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H18 YBX, 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 H18 YBX registered?

H18 YBX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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