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DG08 VMZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 139,831 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,826 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification rear axle excessive corrosion offside and nearside (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested all rear brake not tested due to condition of rear axle (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,052 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 129,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,091 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,085 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,743 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limit and aged 7 years old 205/55/16 v

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,402 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,910 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 VMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

DG08 VMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is DG08 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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