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DN08 VVM

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

235,900 mi
Last recorded235,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 235,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 225,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 225,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 215,563 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 215,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 204,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 196,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

No warning lights on dash at time of test.

Under trays fitted at time on test

Fail 11 Jul 2022 196,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

No warning lights on dash at time of test.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted at time on test

Pass 23 Jul 2021 186,517 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Jul 2021 186,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Aug 2020 177,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s inner sills rear slight corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Aug 2020 177,565 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s inner sills rear slight corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jun 2019 168,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 168,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 155,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2018 155,462 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,402 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2016 126,402 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,913 miles

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 51,691 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 VVM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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