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HG08 FHL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,750 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,478 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,265 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 71,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,317 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,370 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

front inner pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,989 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 FHL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 HG08 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

HG08 FHL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HG08 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 FHL 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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