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DA08 VBF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VBF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,077 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 122,080 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both nearside and offside front headlamp lenses discolouring but still producing beam image

both nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,326 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully assess

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to fully assess

Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully assess

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to fully assess

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,948 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS BECOMING WORN

O.S REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,559 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,819 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2014 54,819 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,513 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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DA08 VBF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel 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 DA08 VBF, 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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DA08 VBF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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