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HG08 BDY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,858 mi
Last recorded141,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,958 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,291 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to floorpan & Rear axle mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 128,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,071 miles

driverside tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,564 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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HG08 BDY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG08 BDY, 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 HG08 BDY registered?

HG08 BDY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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