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AP08 DFF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DFF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 79,499 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked to sidewall/ tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from engine area possible air con pump

Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked to sidewall/ tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from engine area possible air con pump

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,288 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,506 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,506 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,186 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 12 May 2015 48,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 24,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,802 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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AP08 DFF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey 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 AP08 DFF, 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 AP08 DFF registered?

AP08 DFF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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