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DL08 CPV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,324 mi
Last recorded113,324 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,324 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 113,324 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,655 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

underbody front and rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

underbody signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,616 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damage on mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,763 miles

ADVISE 2rear tyres starting to wear lumpy on inside edges

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,945 miles

Offside tyre shouldering on inside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside tyre shouldering on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,553 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,984 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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DL08 CPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL08 CPV, 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 DL08 CPV registered?

DL08 CPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is DL08 CPV safe to buy?

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