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DA08 CSU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 146,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 146,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 138,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 138,075 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 128,162 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 128,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 119,357 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 4 May 2023 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 111,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level on minimum

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Apr 2021 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level on minimum

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2020 104,702 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2020 104,673 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2019 101,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 May 2019 101,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2018 96,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 90,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 90,716 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 77,634 miles

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

child seat fitted

lower covers fitted

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre low tread at 3mm

Fail 26 May 2016 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

child seat fitted

lower covers fitted

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre low tread at 3mm

Fail 22 May 2015 64,826 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 64,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,650 miles

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

front fog lamp broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,446 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 CSU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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