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HV08 YCW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,888 mi
Last recorded90,888 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 87,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,252 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,252 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,251 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber is split, clearing screen ok

Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front wiper blade rubber is split, clearing screen ok

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,144 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,592 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 YCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

HV08 YCW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is HV08 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 YCW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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