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HG57 PWU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 PWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 112,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 108,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 95,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 95,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 86,531 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,146 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,022 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,785 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,968 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)

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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HG57 PWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG57 PWU, 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 HG57 PWU registered?

HG57 PWU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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