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DN08 VVB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VVB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 122,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 122,852 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 115,768 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 73,173 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,491 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,402 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 VVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN08 VVB, 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 DN08 VVB registered?

DN08 VVB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is DN08 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 VVB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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