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DN08 OTB

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 OTB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 147,441 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 134,698 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 131,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear beam, corroded and fractured Nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 123,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,392 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 103,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 97,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 87,011 miles

low tread on o/s front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,501 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking from steering when rocked

o/s/r tyre worn/out of shape on inner edge to 4mm

rear discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering tie rods

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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DN08 OTB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DN08 OTB, 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 DN08 OTB registered?

DN08 OTB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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