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HG08 FHW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FHW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 161,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 161,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 149,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 149,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 136,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust flange attaching centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,516 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,897 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 75,897 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm - 79% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone Bush perishing/splitting. No movement. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush splitting/perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone Bush perishing/splitting. No movement. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush splitting/perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread HG08 FHW - Yellow plate - No EU logo. (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm - 79% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone Bush perishing/splitting. No movement. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush splitting/perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone Bush perishing/splitting. No movement. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush splitting/perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working Twin fillerment bulb. (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread HG08 FHW - Yellow plate - No EU logo. (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,315 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 FHW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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