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HG08 YUL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YUL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 113,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,736 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside - perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

plastic undertray fitted beneath vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread, worn uneven inner edge (lumpy) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread, uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,133 miles

Front Tyres 2.5 mm getting close to limit

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip/crack N/S lower windscreen (8.3.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres have irregular wear pattern inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber 'let go' serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyres 2.5 mm getting close to limit

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip/crack N/S lower windscreen (8.3.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres have irregular wear pattern inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,171 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,508 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,823 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 YUL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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