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HV08 USY

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,654 mi
Last recorded92,654 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 USY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,151 miles

Front washer jets poor power

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front lower swivel boots starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,150 miles

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

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

Front washer jets poor power

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front lower swivel boots starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,353 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 80,353 miles

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

Offside 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 25 Jan 2023 74,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 54,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,436 miles

Offside Front tyre worn down to 1.6mm and ns front tyre worn down to 2mm

poor headlight beam image nearside front

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,304 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,236 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,209 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 USY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

HV08 USY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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