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HG57 VRF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VRF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,250 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened lever casing damaged (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 134,284 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 134,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 131,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 111,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 106,136 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 106,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2010 58,986 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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HG57 VRF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG57 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

HG57 VRF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is HG57 VRF safe to buy?

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