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HV08 USO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,647 mi
Last recorded142,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 USO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 142,647 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Tie rod arm slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2025 142,647 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Knocking noise from front of vehicle - no obvious fault found

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

Nearside Front Tie rod arm slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end slight play

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2024 133,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end slight play

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2022 120,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,846 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,208 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,208 miles

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

Nearside Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,444 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 42,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 42,444 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,090 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 USO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 USO, 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 USO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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