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DV08 EHW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EHW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 179,027 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 179,026 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 169,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 165,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 161,766 miles

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2021 161,400 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

undercovers and trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2021 161,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

undercovers and trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 157,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 153,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides of rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 153,331 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides of rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,584 miles

Front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Rear offside brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,912 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 138,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 123,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering

Fail 18 Jul 2014 123,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/R Tyre cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,340 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 100,340 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,117 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,009 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

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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DV08 EHW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV08 EHW, 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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DV08 EHW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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