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CF08 DBY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,653 mi
Last recorded96,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 DBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers and shields fitted

under vehicle slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,903 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished/cracking

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,903 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,598 miles

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

Front chip on windscreen

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,598 miles

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

Front chip on windscreen

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,149 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,634 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,619 miles

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

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

Nearside Front low tyre pressure

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,645 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,242 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,011 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted not allwoing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jul 2017 56,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working X2 (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted not allwoing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jul 2015 42,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,788 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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CF08 DBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF08 DBY, 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 CF08 DBY registered?

CF08 DBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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