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DS08 FFE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,873 mi
Last recorded137,873 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 137,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,622 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST GOT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 21 Jul 2025 126,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST GOT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,371 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 112,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,149 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 80,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad friction material has seperated from the backplate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,698 miles

Both front tyres getting worn down close to wear markers

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished and split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,905 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,671 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 27,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,478 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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DS08 FFE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS08 FFE, 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 DS08 FFE registered?

DS08 FFE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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