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HV08 SFN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,740 mi
Last recorded144,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 SFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 144,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,332 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 141,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 125,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 121,930 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,004 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,501 miles

Os front tyre and ns rear tyre have worn close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has a light lump

Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,892 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has a light lump

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,417 miles

both front tyres - low tread

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,074 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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HV08 SFN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HV08 SFN, 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 HV08 SFN registered?

HV08 SFN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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