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HN08 JGO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,722 mi
Last recorded194,722 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 194,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 187,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline - approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

There is corrosion on the underside and suspension components, commensurate with the age of the vehicle.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 179,920 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2022 173,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 168,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 164,342 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers damp

Pass 7 May 2019 149,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 114,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,317 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 97,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,210 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,994 miles

Near side rear tyre has wear to the inner shoulder

Fail 17 Mar 2012 52,994 miles

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

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

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

Near side rear tyre has wear to the inner shoulder

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,210 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 JGO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 HN08 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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