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DK08 XOE

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,693 mi
Last recorded171,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XOE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 171,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 171,691 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 171,619 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2025 168,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

hand brake lever on upper limit

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 164,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 155,160 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 143,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 132,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 119,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn at 2-3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder of tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn on inner shoulder of tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn at 2-3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,222 miles

pitting and corrosion to o/s rear brake disc, n/s disc pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,904 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 XOE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK08 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

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

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