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DF08 WEV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,590 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,182 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,917 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 90,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,658 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 81,655 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 72,647 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 May 2019 69,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 69,699 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,547 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,964 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,964 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 33,627 miles

Drivers wiper split

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,753 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 WEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WEV, 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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DF08 WEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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