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DL08 CSF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CSF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,217 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,578 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 86,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,438 miles

Emissions not tested Leaking to much (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perishing cracking to tread deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,378 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,483 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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DL08 CSF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL08 CSF, 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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DL08 CSF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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