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DV08 XUG

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,115 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,154 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,205 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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 XUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

DV08 XUG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 XUG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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