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HY08 VVC

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,962 mi
Last recorded178,962 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 178,962 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside rear beam axel/subframe has hole from heavy corrosion next to mounting point (highlited with yellow crayon) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front radiator support has crash damage

nearside front arch linning missing and wheel arch trim missing

offisde rear brake heat shild heavily corroded and lose

offside front arch linning missing and wheel arch trim missing

underside heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 175,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 4 Jun 2024 175,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust joints corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 171,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 166,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o.s.r and n.s.r ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 158,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,693 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Exhaust back box to centre pipe flange corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Signs of offside rear brake been sticking on but free at time of test.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,693 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Exhaust back box to centre pipe flange corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Signs of offside rear brake been sticking on but free at time of test.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,687 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 125,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,034 miles

O/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted on inner surface.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 97,034 miles

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

O/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted on inner surface.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,889 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,464 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,357 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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HY08 VVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY08 VVC, 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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HY08 VVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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