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DA08 MGX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,979 mi
Last recorded170,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 170,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 164,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 153,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 153,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Cover loose

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower cover loose

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,227 miles

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

Offside front lower cover insecure

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,227 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside front lower cover insecure

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,318 miles

Engine Covers And Underbody Covers Fitted

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 110,316 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Covers And Underbody Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,166 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,860 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 95,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 95,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,566 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,160 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,155 miles

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

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 MGX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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