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HV08 TYB

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 TYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 142,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,812 miles

minor leak exhaust gas

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 117,273 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2021 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,371 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 89,371 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,128 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 72,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,905 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,558 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,296 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 TYB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV08 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

HV08 TYB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 TYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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