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HW08 EHE

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,266 mi
Last recorded84,266 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EHE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 84,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,511 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 83,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 64,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 59,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2016 46,293 miles

Offside front tyre ON THE LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Pass 11 May 2015 39,805 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut- no cords showing

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

Rear brake imbalance high - brakes lock

Fail 8 May 2015 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cut- no cords showing

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

Rear brake imbalance high - brakes lock

Pass 15 May 2014 34,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,477 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,741 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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HW08 EHE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW08 EHE, 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 HW08 EHE registered?

HW08 EHE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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