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DU08 VVH

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,805 mi
Last recorded166,805 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 166,805 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 156,081 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 156,056 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't fold for rear access unable to check rear seat belts (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,972 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2021 134,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,456 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,610 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

o/s/f tyre wearing inner needs changing very soon

under bonnet unable to inspect plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Jan 2018 113,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

o/s/f tyre wearing inner needs changing very soon

under bonnet unable to inspect plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,656 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic cover

plastic covers fitted inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

removed items before test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,096 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)

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,564 miles

Possible intermittant poor connections? to nearside reg plate lamp and nearside outer stop lamp

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,139 miles

Front brake pad/s (e.g. offside outer) begining to wear low, and discs have wear 'lips'. Serviceable for now

Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pad/s (e.g. offside outer) begining to wear low, and discs have wear 'lips'. Serviceable for now

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,062 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 VVH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

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

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