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DF08 HBH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HBH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,941 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,198 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisey strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisey strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,691 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 102,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed off bald and split thru (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield lying on exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off on inner and outer edges and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 100,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off on inner and outer edges and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (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 tread getting down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,264 miles

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

nearside & offside front strut top mount roughnes

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,264 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to limit

nearside & offside front strut top mount roughnes

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,810 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,998 miles

covers fitted undernearth

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Mar 2020 91,981 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted undernearth

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,290 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,093 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,024 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,246 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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DF08 HBH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

DF08 HBH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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