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MV08 DNJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,811 mi
Last recorded104,811 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 104,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure BRAKE BACKING PLATE. (1.1.21 (c))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FULL SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH AXLE MOUNT POINTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes to tank. ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Chafing axle in its seat. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES BALD INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,620 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

repairs heavily undersealed

sill covers and under covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2025 88,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers and under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,943 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2024 85,943 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

shields limiting inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,142 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,651 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,264 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,490 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,537 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,385 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,646 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 8 May 2015 49,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 45,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 40,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deterioration in wiperblade rubbers, but not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 May 2012 34,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 28,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,831 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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MV08 DNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 MV08 DNJ, 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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MV08 DNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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