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DV08 HGC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,841 mi
Last recorded165,841 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 165,841 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front both headlights misty

near side front shock casing corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 165,841 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front both headlights misty

near side front shock casing corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 163,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 163,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 159,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhuast heat shield deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 156,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 156,670 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 147,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 137,803 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 137,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,062 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,677 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,104 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 HGC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 DV08 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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