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HG08 EEU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,096 mi
Last recorded46,096 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EEU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,096 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smear

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both sills corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on 3mm with worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,202 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,254 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake pads 2mm

wipers smear on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very low and on limits

both front tyres worn very low and very close to limits

front brake pads wearing low

front crossmember behind grille bent

rear brake pads worn low and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,141 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,694 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,591 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 20,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,963 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 9,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 5,608 miles

nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,554 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 EEU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG08 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

HG08 EEU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 EEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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