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HG08 CWL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,494 mi
Last recorded184,494 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 184,494 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 184,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 170,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Dec 2024 170,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge and out of shape needs changing now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 144,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,284 miles

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

Nearside Front under tray section slightly loose to fixings..

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip o/s/f.. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 19 Mar 2021 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front under tray section slightly loose to fixings..

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip o/s/f.. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips present on edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2020 129,259 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips present on edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad appears to be getting low.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm o/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

front/rear brake discs have wear lips on edges.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,844 miles

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

wear lips developing on edges of both front/rear brake discs.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,571 miles

both rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

front and rear brake discs starting to develop wear lips on edges.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,749 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to step

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 64,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,413 miles

all tyres low in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,830 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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HG08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWL, 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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HG08 CWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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