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DV08 UMJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

212,417 mi
Last recorded212,417 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 212,417 miles

Nearside Rear nsr quater damaged

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 209,010 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

n/s/f child seat fitted

n/s/r quater panel damaged

rear axle coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 206,367 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2023 206,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2022 203,357 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 200,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Zero Smoke Reading

Pass 14 Oct 2020 192,402 miles

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

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

Zero Emission Reading

Fail 14 Oct 2020 192,402 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Zero Emission Reading

Pass 12 Oct 2019 184,189 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 184,183 miles

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 18 Aug 2018 169,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 154,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 154,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated front/rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 123,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,149 miles

offside rear shocker slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear shocker slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,688 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 93,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 117,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,124 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 72,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,769 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 UMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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