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HV08 YCY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,731 mi
Last recorded93,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,731 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 74,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 74,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,686 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front seems to have some overheating damage to sidewalls

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,155 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,819 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,819 miles

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

Offside 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 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

HV08 YCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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