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DN08 OTE

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,617 mi
Last recorded183,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 OTE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 183,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 165,700 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2025 165,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,972 miles

Fuel pipe leaking nearside under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,067 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,417 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 74,649 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OTE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN08 OTE, 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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DN08 OTE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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