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DE08 JEU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JEU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 144,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread.

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

Rear axle beam and arms slightly corroded.

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 132,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Rear axle beam slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,717 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle arms and beam slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle arms and beam slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,066 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 99,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,859 miles

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

Rear axle beam/arms slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 89,854 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle beam/arms slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,294 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 68,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,104 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,860 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake disc's

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,258 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 JEU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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