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DG08 XUW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,741 mi
Last recorded74,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 74,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,753 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 62,750 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,880 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,511 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 XUW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

DG08 XUW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DG08 XUW safe to buy?

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