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DG08 VNE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,694 mi
Last recorded174,694 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VNE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 174,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 174,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 161,317 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 147,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 147,544 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,822 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 136,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 115,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,728 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 101,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads uneven wear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,629 miles

front and centre undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,047 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

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 VNE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

DG08 VNE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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