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HG08 FHS

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,491 mi
Last recorded93,491 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,406 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 91,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,568 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2017 73,476 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,476 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,497 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

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 FHS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHS, 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

How do I check the history of HG08 FHS?

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What year was HG08 FHS registered?

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

Is HG08 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 FHS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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