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HV08 YAX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YAX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,179 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 115,679 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 115,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,982 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,145 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,261 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2021 111,261 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,913 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 109,913 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,866 miles

N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Jun 2019 105,866 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 93,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 83,973 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,300 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,626 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 YAX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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