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HV08 YCU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,704 mi
Last recorded66,704 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YCU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer poor

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,070 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip NS low. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,953 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 51,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R 16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,327 miles

n/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,781 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,329 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre low on tread

o/s and n/s rear brake disc worn and scored

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,458 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,170 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake disc worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,504 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 YCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

HV08 YCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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