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DV08 XUP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,431 mi
Last recorded166,431 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2X (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2X (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 166,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2X (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working 2X (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2X (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 149,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 149,405 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,599 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 134,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,562 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 126,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 111,905 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 111,905 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield broken loose

Pass 24 May 2016 95,774 miles

1 of o/s rear stop lamps inop

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

Fail 24 May 2016 95,774 miles

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

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

1 of o/s rear stop lamps inop

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

Pass 13 May 2015 86,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 86,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,215 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 61,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 45,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,914 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 XUP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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