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DY08 TFO

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,412 mi
Last recorded146,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2023 127,710 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 127,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,919 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,038 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,489 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 TFO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

DY08 TFO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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