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DE08 DPX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,462 mi
Last recorded159,462 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 159,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 159,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to check due to condition of rear suspension arms (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/ number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear o/s side light 50% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 156,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front o/s suspension leg leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel handbrake showing low effort on rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/ number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear o/s side light 50% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,421 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle corroded, inner and outer sills, floor, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear brake components corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on calliper at full extent of its movement and not returning (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle corroded, inner and outer sills, floor, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear brake components corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rear n/s inner stop light not working

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,084 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s front disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front inner shocker showing slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread 205/55x16

Fail 20 Apr 2016 90,888 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread 205/55x16

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,095 miles

n/s outer stop inop..front tyres worn low..front and rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,310 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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DE08 DPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE08 DPX, 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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DE08 DPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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