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CU08 DHE

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DHE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,835 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,271 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,955 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed and inopetive

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

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

Strong advise.Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,416 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,169 miles

Chip in screen but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 49,910 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,347 miles

all tyres worn very close to the legal limits on the inner or outer edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn very close to the legal limits on the inner or outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,379 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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CU08 DHE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU08 DHE, 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 CU08 DHE registered?

CU08 DHE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is CU08 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 DHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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