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DV08 FSE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,778 mi
Last recorded135,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FSE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 135,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 129,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 129,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 121,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 121,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,753 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 114,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,091 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 110,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,679 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 105,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,855 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 24 Jan 2018 91,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,600 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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DV08 FSE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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