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DY08 OXD

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OXD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 142,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,652 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 134,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,394 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 85,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,850 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear exhaust mount broken

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,471 miles

underbody covers obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,683 miles

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

o/s rear tyre puncture repair

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,414 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,414 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,988 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 OXD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

DY08 OXD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 OXD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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