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DF08 DJV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,934 mi
Last recorded156,934 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 156,934 miles

Headlamp beam images weak - cloudy lenses

Fail 19 Jun 2026 156,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam images weak - cloudy lenses

Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,589 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 150,589 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,168 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,909 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 143,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,480 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 140,516 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,253 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 137,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,808 miles

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

hand brake lever trim broken

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,808 miles

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

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

hand brake lever trim broken

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,726 miles

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

hand brake lever trim broken

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 126,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake lever trim broken

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,331 miles

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

handbrake lever trim broken

nearside front tyre underinflated

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,331 miles

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

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

handbrake lever trim broken

nearside front tyre underinflated

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on pressure

both front tyres worn unevenly

hand brake lever trim broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front towing eye removed for test

hand brake lever trim broken

o/s/f mud guard broken

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,032 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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DF08 DJV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DF08 DJV, 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 DF08 DJV registered?

DF08 DJV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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