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DA08 DHX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,219 mi
Last recorded167,219 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 167,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 163,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 155,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 149,113 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 149,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,848 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 142,848 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 135,693 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,089 miles

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 130,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 112,048 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 112,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

hand brake lever plastic covering is insecure, hand brake ok.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,461 miles

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

hand brake lever plastic covering is insecure, hand brake ok.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,361 miles

slight tear to n/s front wiper blade.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,503 miles

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

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 9 Jun 2011 45,418 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,418 miles

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

rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,196 miles

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

front passenger wiper starting to split.

nearside and offside rear discs corroded replace a.s.a.p

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 DHX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

DA08 DHX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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