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DA08 CDY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,390 mi
Last recorded154,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 154,390 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 154,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 152,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 152,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 142,634 miles

Engine and offside under trays insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 142,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine and offside under trays insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,704 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

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

Under carriage corroded including front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,901 miles

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Various under carriage areas corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,900 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod broken (nearside rear (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Various under carriage areas corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 120,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,584 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 107,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,909 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 73,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,341 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,926 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CDY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA08 CDY, 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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DA08 CDY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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