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DE08 HPV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 138,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,992 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,582 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 121,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 117,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 103,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Negative terminal on the battery is loose

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,276 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre has parish

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,990 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking/perrished

offside rear tyre cracking/perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,929 miles

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

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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DE08 HPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE08 HPV, 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 DE08 HPV registered?

DE08 HPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DE08 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HPV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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