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DK08 WJM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 WJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,829 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play and noise from steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 91,829 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play and noise from steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 79,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,994 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,759 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 68,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,085 miles

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,083 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 18 Feb 2011 18,941 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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DK08 WJM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK08 WJM, 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 DK08 WJM registered?

DK08 WJM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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