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HY08 VYD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VYD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 123,285 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 114,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 98,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 94,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 44,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 34,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,154 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 VYD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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