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DV08 UNG

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UNG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,355 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 104,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,929 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing age-cracking where tread meets sidewall (not down to cords)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,767 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing un-evenly on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,472 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 UNG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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