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DY08 OWW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OWW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,101 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,511 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 62,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,584 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,935 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 43,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on shoulders of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on shoulders of tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on shoulders of tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on shoulders of tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,927 miles

Nearside Rear Puncture in tread of tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,487 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,310 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 OWW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

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

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