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HJ08 XOH

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 119,044 miles

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,599 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,874 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 79,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,124 miles

Offside Front brake shim sticking out from caliper

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake shim sticking out from caliper

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,223 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,172 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,524 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJ08 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

HJ08 XOH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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