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DG08 DPX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,793 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,027 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective weak (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 37,902 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords os,ns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective weak (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s outer edge and between tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 37,493 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s outer edge and between tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate deteriorateing

Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,014 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ltd inspection to engine // floors / sills etc plastic covers fitted

rear registration plate deteriorateing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,287 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,076 miles

N/S/R tyre is perishing slightly on outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,277 miles

front and centre undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,273 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 16,273 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

DG08 DPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is DG08 DPX safe to buy?

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