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DY08 KRE

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,728 mi
Last recorded145,728 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KRE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,728 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,728 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,565 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Feb 2025 138,565 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 131,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 122,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,912 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,912 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 99,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 89,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,394 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,510 miles

covers fitted to sills

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,510 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

covers fitted to sills

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,275 miles

Emissions too clean to read despite several throttle applications.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,046 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,130 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,894 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,806 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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DY08 KRE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY08 KRE, 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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DY08 KRE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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