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DS08 HJX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,267 mi
Last recorded169,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 169,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 163,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 156,950 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 153,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge, tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,300 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 114,300 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,231 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 HJX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

DS08 HJX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for DS08 HJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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