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FH08 DHO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,377 mi
Last recorded200,377 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 200,377 miles

Front front plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 200,377 miles

Front front plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 187,393 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 187,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 175,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 94 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 175,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch/side skirt loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 94 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 164,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Osr & Nsr ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper misalignment

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 156,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper misalignment

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 151,073 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 151,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 139,471 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure And central (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 129,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,491 miles

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

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,491 miles

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

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

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 31 May 2016 92,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 23,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,801 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FH08 DHO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FH08 DHO, 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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FH08 DHO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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