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DE08 XJN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,496 mi
Last recorded66,496 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XJN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 66,496 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level well over maximum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,225 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage trim coming away from bumper

Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,225 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage trim coming away from bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,727 miles

age cracking appearing on both frt tyres

Pass 4 May 2017 45,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper damage trim coming away from bumper .

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,815 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 25,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,538 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 XJN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJN, 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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What year was DE08 XJN registered?

DE08 XJN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 May 2008.

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