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DV08 TXA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,597 mi
Last recorded130,597 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 TXA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 130,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 126,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 126,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 106,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,143 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 80,779 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 71,634 miles

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 22 May 2013 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,482 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,780 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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DV08 TXA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV08 TXA, 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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DV08 TXA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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