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HV08 VCE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 150,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 150,863 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,207 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 145,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 139,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 133,562 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,167 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 125,167 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,894 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,894 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,229 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,663 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,534 miles

NSF tyre on 3mm

OSF tyre cut on side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,022 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 VCE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

HV08 VCE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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