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DU08 HWP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HWP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,548 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 106,542 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,890 miles

rear registration lamps dull

Fail 22 Apr 2025 98,890 miles

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

rear registration lamps dull

Pass 19 Apr 2024 95,948 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 95,946 miles

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

Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 92,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,917 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 87,917 miles

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,901 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,072 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 81,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,561 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,471 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,205 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,083 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)

damage to near side front tyre no cords showing

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 HWP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

DU08 HWP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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