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DF08 EYS

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,695 mi
Last recorded144,695 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,695 miles

Offside Rear Offside Rear bumper adrift

Rear Rear both rear sills corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 139,701 miles

Offside Rear bumper adrift

Rear both rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 18 Dec 2024 139,666 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Front mud flap has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 134,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2020 121,434 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 121,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,035 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,738 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Bumper insecure o/s and damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s rear outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2017 80,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Bumper insecure o/s and damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,160 miles

front wipers split

os wing mirror indicator discoloured just passing

osr tyre balding edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,300 miles

Rear bumper insecure

front registration plate beginning to delaminate.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

front registration plate beginning to delaminate.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre 3mm outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2012 25,812 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,290 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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DF08 EYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF08 EYS, 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 DF08 EYS registered?

DF08 EYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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