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HJ08 YDL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,630 mi
Last recorded179,630 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 179,630 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

exhaust bracket broken

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 179,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

exhaust bracket broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 169,075 miles

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 1 Nov 2024 168,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,570 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test religious decoration from infront of mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 161,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth swapped with clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test religious decoration from infront of mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,524 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,675 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 148,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,782 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 133,782 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,072 miles

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

both lower ball joint boot dust covers perished

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,909 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,909 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,894 miles

All brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2015 81,089 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,482 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 71,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,831 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,831 miles

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

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

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 YDL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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