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DV08 XUM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,594 mi
Last recorded132,594 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,156 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 'Both' (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both sides lower arm rear bushes' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,642 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 99,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,914 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 93,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,427 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BACK (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear CHILD SEATS SO BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,616 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,616 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working ON WHEN TAPPED (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,153 miles

n/s/r inner plastic trim loose

o/s/f coil spring has last 25mm missing

o/s/r tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r inner plastic trim loose

o/s/f coil spring has last 25mm missing

o/s/r tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,099 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,174 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,174 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r under splash gaurd insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light staying on

n/s/r under gaurd at wheel insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,248 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 XUM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

DV08 XUM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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