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2008 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · DV08 UMM

DV08 UMM

2008 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 119,996 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2026.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2008 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2026)
Recorded Mileage
119,996 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, demonstrating a highly stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 9 December 2025 at 119,996 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a period of consistent passing and a single failure in December 2024 which was rectified within two days, suggesting that any identified mechanical issues are addressed immediately to maintain safety and operational standards. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,666 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 116,414 miles and December 2025 at 119,996 miles, the car covered only roughly 3,500 miles, indicating very low annual usage in recent periods. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation, such as rubber components perished or fluids becoming acidic due to time rather than mechanical friction. While the MOT history is notably clean of ongoing adviseories, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension assembly and braking system. Given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, it is essential to check for binding artwork own or perished suspension bushes that may occur when a car sits between uses. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the chassis and sills should be verified for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this generation of timing way regardless of the low mileage recorded.

DV08 UMM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
  • 119,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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DV08 UMM Mileage History

  1. 25/11/2022116,414 mi
  2. 13/12/2023118,741 mi+2,327 mi
  3. 11/12/2024119,343 mi+602 mi
  4. 13/12/2024119,343 mi
  5. 09/12/2025119,996 mi+653 mi

Average of roughly 1,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DV08 UMM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jun 2026, 15:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (DV08 UMM) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel at pedal (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective pipe on evap canister split (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.

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