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DS08 FGA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 FGA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,670 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 94,631 miles

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

Offside Front Axle insecure corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,373 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,731 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,370 miles

Front ball joint dust covers perrished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,379 miles

O/s/r tyre has nail in it

Fail 17 Oct 2015 67,366 miles

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

O/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,362 miles

Nail in offside 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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DS08 FGA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS08 FGA?

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What year was DS08 FGA registered?

DS08 FGA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is DS08 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 FGA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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