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DA08 CEX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,401 mi
Last recorded179,401 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CEX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

low on coolant, bottom radiator hose leaking coolant

Fail 6 Dec 2022 179,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

low on coolant, bottom radiator hose leaking coolant

clutch fluid lever low/contaminated.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 171,568 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 171,568 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 165,662 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 165,662 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated both rear (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire could fall off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,162 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 159,162 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,505 miles

Front Windscreen dirty/"foggy"

Fail 13 Nov 2018 141,505 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen dirty/"foggy"

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,587 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 108,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 91,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (205/55 R16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,048 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,048 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 CEX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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