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DU58 XER

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,052 mi
Last recorded126,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 XER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 126,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 126,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both has no projected image (foggy headlamp unit) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

advise fuel cleaner

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,459 miles

Headlamps starting to fade due to age, beam pattern ok

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 114,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamps starting to fade due to age, beam pattern ok

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,111 miles

Both headlamp lenses fading due to age

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 tyre has a puncture (un-repairable)

Rear Both cracking due to age

Fail 20 Jul 2021 110,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both headlamp lenses fading due to age

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture (un-repairable)

Rear Both cracking due to age

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,643 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 104,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,153 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 89,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,145 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 67,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,770 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres deformed on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres deformed on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,674 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,674 miles

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

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

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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DU58 XER is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DU58 XER, 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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DU58 XER is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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