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DV08 UMB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,077 mi
Last recorded174,077 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 174,077 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Sep 2024 158,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 f\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axsle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 158,774 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 f\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axsle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,511 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 140,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,589 miles

Font brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 118,458 miles

undertrays wet unsure if water or condensation from air con

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,638 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 UMB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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