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DG08 SSX

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,325 mi
Last recorded107,325 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,325 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,303 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,452 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,908 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,208 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside wiper starting to smear screen

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,440 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,253 miles

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

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

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,590 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,979 miles

Undertrays,sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted, not allowing full inspection of these areas.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Undertrays,sill covers and wheel arch liners fitted, not allowing full inspection of these areas.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,109 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)

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 SSX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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