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DU08 FKR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,914 mi
Last recorded128,914 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FKR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 128,914 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 128,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 124,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 124,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Front general corrosion on components under front carriage

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion on components under rear carriage

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 120,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 118,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,393 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 116,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 98,439 miles

Rear slight marks through rear number plate

Fail 8 May 2017 98,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear slight marks through rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2016 82,900 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,353 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,881 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)

front discs corroded on edges

osr tyre cracked/perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,881 miles

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

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

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)

front discs corroded on edges

osr tyre cracked/perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,127 miles

Front wipers split

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,182 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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DU08 FKR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKR, 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 DU08 FKR registered?

DU08 FKR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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