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FV08 DVT

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,330 mi
Last recorded129,330 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 109,713 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 109,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 82,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 82,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 78,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 74,018 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread and nearside rear mishapped

Pass 18 May 2019 68,846 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 61,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,024 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake showing signs of binding but was ok when roller tested

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2014 51,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,180 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 22 May 2012 44,846 miles

both front tyres have slight run out on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge due to tread design

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,761 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 DVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

FV08 DVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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