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2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,986 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2026 136,986 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,945 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 133,930 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 127,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 127,409 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,095 miles

Front engine covers top and bottom

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,886 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 66,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,935 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,935 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,790 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 35,573 miles

both front wipers are just clearing the screen to a good enough standard

child seat is fitted to the n/s/r not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

o/s/f tyres outer wall is damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,762 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 CEO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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