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DU08 VVF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,887 mi
Last recorded48,887 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear shocker is corroded

Offside Front shocker is corroded

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

Nearside Front shocker is corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear shocker is corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 48,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shocker is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear shocker is corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Front shocker is corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Offside Rear shocker is corroded

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,777 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,403 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,399 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,807 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,971 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and starting to crack

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 7,666 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 VVF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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