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ET08 DDV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,742 mi
Last recorded181,742 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 181,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 159,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 159,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 140,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 126,367 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear uneven, and perrished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear uneven, and perrished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,922 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,575 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits

rear tyre walls beginning to perrish

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,527 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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ET08 DDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ET08 DDV, 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 ET08 DDV registered?

ET08 DDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ET08 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 DDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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