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HJ08 XTB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,525 mi
Last recorded182,525 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XTB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 182,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 166,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 152,783 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,205 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 1 Oct 2022 139,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn both (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 125,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,548 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,956 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,956 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating One bulb each side not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,583 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2017 103,583 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket broken on middle rear pipe , but is still adequately supported

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,537 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,472 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,172 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tread on outer of n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XTB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

HJ08 XTB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 XTB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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