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DF08 DWJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 132,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both lower shocker mounting bolts no visible locking devices

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has leaked down leg at some point (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle in very poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2023 107,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has leaked down leg at some point (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle in very poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,156 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,643 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,684 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)

slight cracking to rear tyre treads

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,922 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,952 miles

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,574 miles

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)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

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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DF08 DWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF08 DWJ, 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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DF08 DWJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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