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DG08 VNP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VNP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 101,914 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 96,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End has Corrosion Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears/Cracked Through To Cords and Low Pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (onto beam axle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated with Poor Beam Images (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Inner Edge and Badly Cracking/Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Beam Axle Mounting Bushes have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,832 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit, Splitting Inner Sidewall, Damage Outer Sidewall and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY Perished Outer Sidewall and Cracking Edge. Worn/Flat Spotting on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Slight Play Felt in Steering at Road Wheels

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 82,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,810 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,804 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,144 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,303 miles

beam patterns poor

front brake 29percent imbalance

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,410 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,502 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,815 miles

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

n/s/r alloy wheel has a buckle to inner rim section.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,900 miles

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

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 VNP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 VNP, 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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DG08 VNP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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