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DC08 ROO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 ROO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 138,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2023 138,207 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 135,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 134,287 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker top bearing worn

Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,170 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 133,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,770 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 125,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,624 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,025 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked+perished

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked+perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,652 miles

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

both front wipers torn

both rear tyres cracking

led front position lamps fitted look slightly blue in colour

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perrished

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked/perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,442 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 27,970 miles

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to under trays

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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DC08 ROO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC08 ROO, 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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DC08 ROO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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