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HG08 YUC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,657 mi
Last recorded164,657 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YUC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 164,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 164,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 161,432 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,944 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,537 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 154,506 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 142,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing in tread area (205/55r16)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.2mm (205/55r16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing in tread area (205/55r16)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,337 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,019 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,697 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 YUC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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