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FV08 DHF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,800 mi
Last recorded117,800 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DHF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,800 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule xd2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 111,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 104,866 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,894 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,867 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,757 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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FV08 DHF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV08 DHF, 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 FV08 DHF registered?

FV08 DHF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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