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HN08 EXF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EXF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 151,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE/CLOSE TO EXSPOSING CORD/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 151,232 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE/CLOSE TO EXSPOSING CORD/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,140 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 133,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 133,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 129,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 129,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 120,505 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,570 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,827 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 33,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,752 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 EXF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 EXF, 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 HN08 EXF registered?

HN08 EXF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HN08 EXF safe to buy?

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