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DU08 FHV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,113 mi
Last recorded204,113 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 204,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 204,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 199,765 miles

Light Corrosion To Front / Rear Suspension

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 199,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Light Corrosion To Front / Rear Suspension

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 196,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

repairs made to both door mirrors

Fail 7 Nov 2023 196,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

repairs made to both door mirrors

Pass 10 Nov 2022 192,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 187,161 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 187,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 181,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Auxiliary Component Noisy

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 175,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 169,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 169,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 162,123 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 162,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 154,204 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 154,204 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 149,544 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play in an inner joint

Fail 16 Feb 2016 149,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside steering rack has slight play in an inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 128,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,187 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 122,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs on edge

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,589 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DU08 FHV 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 DU08 FHV, 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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DU08 FHV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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