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MA08 DVH

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DVH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 121,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump sound (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate

Fail 26 Mar 2025 116,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 102,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,404 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2018 96,959 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2018 96,959 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2017 91,727 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2017 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 85,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 36,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA08 DVH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA08 DVH, 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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MA08 DVH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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