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DA08 MGE

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 135,102 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2026 135,102 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,613 miles

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,409 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,342 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 MGE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

DA08 MGE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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