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MA08 DVP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,270 mi
Last recorded162,270 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 162,270 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,537 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 155,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driveshaft knocking on lock

Fail 27 Oct 2023 147,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

driveshaft knocking on lock

Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,954 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,387 miles

rear exhaust damaged ,small hole

Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust damaged ,small hole

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 127,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin reqs investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 121,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin reqs investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,557 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 812,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,142 miles

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

front center windscreen damage out of swept area

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,173 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,437 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 DVP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc 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 MA08 DVP, 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 DVP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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