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DS08 XUG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 115,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 100,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,837 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 84,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,948 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,586 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,586 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,370 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,034 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)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front mirror side repeater lens cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror indicator cracked.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,259 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 XUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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