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DU08 VVJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 105,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 101,014 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 96,227 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres feathered.

Fail 21 May 2022 96,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres feathered.

Pass 22 May 2021 92,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 91,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 83,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 83,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres misshapen (paddling)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on rear tyres bothside

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,836 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,364 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 VVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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