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DA08 WBE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WBE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40 zr18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 129,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40 zr18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and perishing 225/40 r18 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225/40 r18 92v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225/40 r18 92v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 102,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,029 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 91,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,262 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

play in both front anti roll bar linkages

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

play in both front anti roll bar linkages

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,275 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

Nearside front ABS cable securing clip is missing.Have cable tied cable to make secure.

Offside wiper blade is split.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,760 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,080 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 WBE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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