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DN08 VVH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,938 mi
Last recorded175,938 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 175,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 173,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 140,019 miles

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,501 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding but not seriously weakened.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 126,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog light lens smashed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding but not seriously weakened.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,863 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 114,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,169 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,952 miles

Undertrays Fitted

osf fog lamp smashed

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays Fitted

osf fog lamp smashed

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,635 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 25,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 22,048 miles

front and centre undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 May 2013 22,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and centre undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,453 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)

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 VVH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

DN08 VVH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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