CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV08 NKF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,530 mi
Last recorded169,530 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NKF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 169,530 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps cloudy. no image produced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded. Nearside & offside holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 157,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 157,780 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 146,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished dot code 4516

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 146,535 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished dot code 4516

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,430 miles

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing heavily within tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 133,372 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner and outer sidwalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing heavily within tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 126,806 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 126,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,373 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 borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 114,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,845 miles

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

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

Pass 9 May 2016 97,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,471 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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV08 NKF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV08 NKF?

You can check the full history of DV08 NKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV08 NKF registered?

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

Is DV08 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 NKF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV08 NKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV08 NKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.