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DA08 MHF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,561 mi
Last recorded169,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MHF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 169,561 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 169,561 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 162,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 162,337 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,047 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Left and Right (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap cover missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Left and Right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 149,410 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 144,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 144,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,529 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 139,476 miles

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

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust shield in secure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,731 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,731 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 117,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,077 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 90,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,816 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 76,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 MHF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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