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MF08 HVR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,347 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,408 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,408 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

split on nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,986 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,059 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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MF08 HVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF08 HVR, 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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MF08 HVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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