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HF08 DJU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 DJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 108,241 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,192 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 101,191 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,578 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 95,956 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 93,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 91,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 91,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,499 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 87,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,357 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,222 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,222 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,252 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

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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HF08 DJU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF08 DJU, 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 HF08 DJU registered?

HF08 DJU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is HF08 DJU safe to buy?

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