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DV08 XUH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XUH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 105,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 96,505 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,447 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 92,446 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 87,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,099 miles

Nearside Rear tread starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,002 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,481 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,318 miles

Offside front fog light not working damaged.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 44,318 miles

Offside front fog light not working damaged.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,147 miles

1.Offside front fog light lense damaged.2.Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyre surface cracking between tread,

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,714 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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 XUH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

DV08 XUH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 XUH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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