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HV08 UDT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UDT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 123,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,270 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 120,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,761 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear pads unevenly worn

full body undertrays

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil only just meets pass values (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,346 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2018 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,208 miles

TYRE SIZE: 225/35ZR19Y

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished slightly DOT codes 0312

car wet for inspection

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

side-skirts fitted obscuring some bodywork

Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,208 miles

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

TYRE SIZE: 225/35ZR19Y

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished slightly DOT codes 0312

car wet for inspection

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

side-skirts fitted obscuring some bodywork

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,326 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,226 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,304 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

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 UDT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 UDT, 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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HV08 UDT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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