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DG08 TOV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,808 miles

Central under tray fitted

Nearside Front wheel arch trim lose but not a hazard

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim lose but not a hazard

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,697 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 73,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 68,831 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,727 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,674 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 19,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,668 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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DG08 TOV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG08 TOV, 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 DG08 TOV registered?

DG08 TOV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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