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MV08 HSE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HSE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,240 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both and coil spring mounting both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,240 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both and coil spring mounting both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 87,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 76,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre is at 2mm on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,325 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,226 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

Fail 22 Jun 2013 43,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,721 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on outside face

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on outside face

Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,940 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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MV08 HSE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV08 HSE, 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 MV08 HSE registered?

MV08 HSE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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