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DE08 HVH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,947 mi
Last recorded189,947 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 189,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 189,947 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides. (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 186,379 miles

Coolant leak Crystallisation around suspect thermostat ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 182,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2021 182,197 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 181,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 176,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 176,021 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 168,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 164,895 miles

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

Full body undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 164,895 miles

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

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

Full body undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 158,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 158,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 152,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 133,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 86,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,645 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)

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 HVH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVH, 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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DE08 HVH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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