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DN08 LHV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 LHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 82,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 80,548 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,145 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering rack inner joints worn ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes cracking and worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,876 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens's cloudy but light out put not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cracking in outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cracking in outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 60,875 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens's cloudy but light out put not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cracking in outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cracking in outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,871 miles

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

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear backbox bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 14 Apr 2022 53,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear backbox bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected scratches in screen. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light Scratches on Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 38,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 38,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,154 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,998 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)

Pass 1 May 2013 18,889 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,460 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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DN08 LHV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN08 LHV, 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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DN08 LHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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