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DU08 VWB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 71,141 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 71,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 59,930 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 59,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,181 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,181 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 12 Jun 2018 41,660 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on edges and has a cut on the outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is aged 2007, perished and has a nail in it

Offside front tyre is perished

Offside rear tyre is aged 2007 and perished

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 31,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on edges and has a cut on the outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is aged 2007, perished and has a nail in it

Offside front tyre is perished

Offside rear tyre is aged 2007 and perished

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,079 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 3-4 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

both rear and offside front tyres starting to perish 205/55 R16 V

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,980 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,389 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 11,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 5,780 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 VWB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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