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HV08 XHR

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,969 mi
Last recorded129,969 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XHR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 123,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,484 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,145 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

wheel covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,391 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,493 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,663 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,409 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 XHR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

HV08 XHR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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