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HG08 JVU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,195 mi
Last recorded222,195 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 222,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 222,079 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 215,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 214,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 208,240 miles

Central exhaust joining flange corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 208,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust joining flange corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 202,237 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 202,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 196,422 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 196,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 144,511 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 144,511 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,680 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 140,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,432 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 127,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,278 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very near to the limit!........

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,858 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 4 Mar 2015 99,858 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 88,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

additional stop lamp nearside not working

Pass 22 May 2013 68,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,016 miles

Front wiper blades split but still clear screen effectively

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,990 miles

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

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

front wipers split ok for mot

Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front wipers split ok for mot

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 JVU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

HG08 JVU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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