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DU08 VZR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,868 mi
Last recorded126,868 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 126,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 121,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,263 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,999 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 94,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,703 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,703 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres perishing on side wall

slight wear noted in steering rack/steering tie bars

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,013 miles

Front inner brake pads worn to 3mm

Rear inner brake pads worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front inner brake pads worn to 3mm

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

Rear inner brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,342 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,342 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 49,969 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,417 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 32,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,881 miles

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

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 VZR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

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