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HG08 TWL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,813 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,472 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 106,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,445 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,610 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 90,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,307 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 70,538 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,529 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 57,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,854 miles

front pads low

front tyres 2mm/wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 May 2011 16,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TWL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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