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DG08 DNU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 102,980 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to axle (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded and holed both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,715 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (both rears ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,103 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 90,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,458 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper arm taped on

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,458 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper arm taped on

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,290 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger breaking off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,488 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 77,488 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,769 miles

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,883 miles

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

brakes require further inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

brakes require further inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,215 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted

items removed prior to test

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 44,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s rear unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require inspection

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect floor panels and sills due to trims fitted as standard

Fail 5 Jan 2012 24,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

unable to fully inspect floor panels and sills due to trims fitted as standard

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,135 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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DG08 DNU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG08 DNU, 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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DG08 DNU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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