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HT08 BYV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 BYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 125,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,888 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 118,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 113,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 107,764 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 99,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 91,073 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2020 86,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,677 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 67,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 42,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,552 miles

nsf, nsr amd osr seatbelt operation not checked due to fitted childseats.

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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HT08 BYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HT08 BYV, 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 HT08 BYV registered?

HT08 BYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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