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DA08 BSX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,724 mi
Last recorded62,724 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has a large crack in it (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre tread is cracking and perishing. (JUST ACCEPTABLE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 62,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has a large crack in it (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre tread is cracking and perishing. (JUST ACCEPTABLE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 57,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,882 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,526 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,457 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,404 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,005 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a perished outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has a perished outer side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low, closer inspection may show that they're okay (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,843 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,843 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,184 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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DA08 BSX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 BSX, 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 DA08 BSX registered?

DA08 BSX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DA08 BSX safe to buy?

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