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DG08 DPF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DPF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,237 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 96,233 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x rear broken brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 94,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 84,895 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 84,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,439 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,431 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 18 May 2019 76,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 76,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 70,555 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 64,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 64,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 58,983 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 58,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 46,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 46,374 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread depth appropx.2.3mm.[min allowed is 1.6mm].

Pass 16 May 2013 40,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread depth approx.2mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

o/s/r tyre tread depth approx.2.2mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

Pass 15 May 2012 29,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread approx.2.3mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

o/s/r tyre tread 2.7mm.[min.allowed is 1.6mm].

Pass 27 May 2011 17,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,734 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 DPF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DPF, 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 DG08 DPF registered?

DG08 DPF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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