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HJ08 VLL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,417 mi
Last recorded90,417 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 90,417 miles

Rear underside of vehicle as been undersealed in places

Fail 26 Feb 2026 90,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axel corroded in multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside of vehicle as been undersealed in places

Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 87,113 miles

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 84,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,989 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,715 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,687 miles

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

O/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,687 miles

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

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

O/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,519 miles

engine and body under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,519 miles

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

engine and body under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,654 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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HJ08 VLL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ08 VLL, 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 HJ08 VLL registered?

HJ08 VLL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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