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HV08 VVR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,740 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake ferals corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear shock absorbers

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,517 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,953 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 76,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 75,415 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,766 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,607 miles

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

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 VVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

HV08 VVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HV08 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 VVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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