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HN08 AOV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,679 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 127,196 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction no the centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 111,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,463 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 105,463 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,962 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 138,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,637 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,623 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,787 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on outer edges

tracking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2013 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wiper blades split

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,049 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,704 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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HN08 AOV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN08 AOV, 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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HN08 AOV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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