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DE08 MXJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 62,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,514 miles

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

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

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2023 53,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section near hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,613 miles

Exhaust middle section repaired and slight blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,364 miles

Front Exhaust bracket area repaired

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Offside and nearside tyre walls perishing and cracking advise

Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,412 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 18,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,014 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 MXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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