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DY08 WXZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,477 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,037 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,673 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,581 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,828 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to wear markers.

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 WXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

DY08 WXZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is DY08 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 WXZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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