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DA08 CFG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,137 mi
Last recorded195,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 195,137 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 195,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 180,866 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,783 miles

offside rear wheel has a slight bind and brakes appear to have been hot

windscreen wipers poor\noisy

Fail 27 Jan 2023 148,783 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel has a slight bind and brakes appear to have been hot

windscreen wipers poor\noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking in treads

nearside outer brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,054 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

front number plate water damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 134,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,552 miles

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

both rear axle main bushes have play

Fail 25 Jan 2019 123,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle main bushes have play

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil may have leaked out? still appears to work? (2.7.3)

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2017 101,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hanger (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil may have leaked out? still appears to work? (2.7.3)

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,357 miles

n/s front tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre stepping and getting low on edges but is not full depth

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,503 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping and getting low on edges but is not full depth

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,903 miles

O/S rear axle bush getting 'soft'.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,921 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,715 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 CFG 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 69.6%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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