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HY08 VXX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

240,854 mi
Last recorded240,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VXX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 240,854 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 232,139 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 224,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 215,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 196,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 182,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,648 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,973 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 VXX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HY08 VXX, 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 HY08 VXX registered?

HY08 VXX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is HY08 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 VXX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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