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HJ08 VWP

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VWP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,835 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,694 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,579 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,655 miles

both rear brake discs scored / grooved

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2014 13,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 11,685 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windsceen wipers smear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,158 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 VWP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

HJ08 VWP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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