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DY08 NYA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,806 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 124,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,538 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,265 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,960 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring on screen made by wiper blade ? (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring on screen made by wiper blade ? (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,569 miles

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,607 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 53,249 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,889 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre wall deteriated all four wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,499 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

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 NYA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NYA, 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 DY08 NYA registered?

DY08 NYA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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