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DE08 HXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 130,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,975 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 123,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam hole caused by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 114,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 104,341 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,804 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 37,804 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,546 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 HXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 HXJ registered?

DE08 HXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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