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MT08 HCD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,911 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 79,911 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 72,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 69,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 66,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 66,070 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,448 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 61,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,912 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 46,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 44,198 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 42,232 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,383 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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MT08 HCD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT08 HCD, 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 MT08 HCD registered?

MT08 HCD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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