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FV08 DJK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,463 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre /clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shocker boot

Nearside w screen light sratch

Offside Front shocker boot

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,159 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre /clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker boot

Nearside w screen light sratch

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shocker boot

Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,960 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,627 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))

Pass 26 May 2018 77,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 75,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,036 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 68,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 60,227 miles

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

rear brake disc worn to inner face

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,210 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn to inner face

rear brake disc worn to inner face

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,652 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DJK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV08 DJK, 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 DJK registered?

FV08 DJK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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