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DE08 HVJ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,031 mi
Last recorded44,031 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 44,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 43,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 42,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,597 miles

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,980 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,459 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outside side wall

undertrays fitted obscuring under body components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outside side wall

undertrays fitted obscuring under body components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,128 miles

ns front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,832 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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DE08 HVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

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

Is DE08 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HVJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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