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DA08 CEN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,764 mi
Last recorded145,764 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CEN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,764 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/ bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 145,764 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bothside front lens badly tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre primary groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre primary groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/ bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,159 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,159 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective bothside front need to be clean. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 131,054 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 42,537 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,537 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 CEN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

DA08 CEN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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