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DG08 XUV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,607 miles

underseal used on welding repairs

Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,070 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,991 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,816 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside LED Bulbs fitter leading to incorrect beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,368 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 74,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,489 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,087 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,707 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,889 miles

Offside Front 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 XUV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

DG08 XUV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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