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FY08 DHC

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,792 mi
Last recorded170,792 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 170,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 162,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 151,293 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 151,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,831 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 140,831 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 127,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,561 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 11 May 2019 115,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 108,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,247 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 98,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 86,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 38,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,906 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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FY08 DHC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FY08 DHC, 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 FY08 DHC registered?

FY08 DHC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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