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DV08 TUW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,311 mi
Last recorded209,311 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 TUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 209,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded in places

washers poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2024 206,897 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 201,984 miles

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

N/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 191,826 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear undercarriage rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 191,826 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 163,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,415 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 117,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,856 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 98,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 85,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 76,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 55,331 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 49,793 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 40,640 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 40,640 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 TUW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUW, 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 DV08 TUW registered?

DV08 TUW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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