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DE08 JDF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,067 mi
Last recorded129,067 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 129,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 126,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,949 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 120,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 117,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2023 117,080 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 112,939 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 112,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,733 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 107,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,057 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 103,057 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,403 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,684 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,684 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,059 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracks in outer tread blocks

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,383 miles

Undertrays,sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted, not allowing full inspection of these areas.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,490 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 JDF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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