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DE08 UYP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UYP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,911 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks from around the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer metal casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer metal casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,346 miles

vehicle has been undersealed within prescribed areas / general

Pass 1 Jun 2023 66,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 66,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,017 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 65,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,241 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 63,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,503 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 41,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,721 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 UYP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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