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DK08 VRL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VRL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/f, O/s/f, N/s/r, O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s/f and O/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f and O/s/f. ()

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe's corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 125,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/s/f and O/s/f. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe's corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/f, O/s/f, N/s/r, O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s/f and O/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f and O/s/f. ()

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 110,602 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,683 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 96,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread ply /cords exposed through cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on rear silencer detached,weld corroded.system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer and inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not letting dirt in as yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,963 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,040 miles

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

Rear nearside disc is corroded on brake surface, but does not affect brake performance.

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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DK08 VRL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK08 VRL, 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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DK08 VRL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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