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HN08 LHK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 69,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,630 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 Cracking on 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,223 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,271 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,801 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 47,801 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split & perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split & perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,837 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 42,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,362 miles

Undercovers/outer sill covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Under Covers & Plastic Over Sills Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre and cracking

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,666 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,946 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,541 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 LHK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

HN08 LHK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is HN08 LHK safe to buy?

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