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HW08 EHU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,775 mi
Last recorded223,775 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 223,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 202,346 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 202,346 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 174,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 146,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,497 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Body Surface Rust

Fail 1 Dec 2021 122,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Body Surface Rust

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,773 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 118,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 100,535 miles

Body Damaged

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Inner tyre rod, slight play

Fail 18 May 2018 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body Damaged

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Inner tyre rod, slight play

Rear Rear Brake disc Offside , nearside corroded and worn

Pass 15 May 2017 90,322 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,140 miles

damage to body work

Fail 20 May 2016 78,140 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to body work

Pass 2 May 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 61,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,056 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,881 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 EHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 HW08 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

HW08 EHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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