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HV08 UDW

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UDW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 96,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 94,359 miles

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

cover sills shields

horn weak

shields loose

Fail 7 Aug 2025 94,353 miles

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

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

cover sills shields

horn weak

shields loose

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,860 miles

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

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

cover sills shields

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,130 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,044 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,444 miles

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

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

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,339 miles

under tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,339 miles

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

under tray and plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,482 miles

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,188 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,979 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SHOWING UN EVEN WEAR TO EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,129 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,908 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,903 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,899 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,025 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,008 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 40,588 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 35,103 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 UDW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

HV08 UDW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is HV08 UDW safe to buy?

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