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H5 RVG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 RVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 120,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,331 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,565 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 35,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 35,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,446 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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H5 RVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H5 RVG, 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 H5 RVG registered?

H5 RVG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is H5 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 RVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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