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E20 DDP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests45 (29 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate64.4%

Mileage

227,549 mi
Last recorded227,549 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 DDP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 227,549 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 227,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 113,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 217,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,426 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,426 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 212,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 94,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 205,283 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 205,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 199,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,400 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 81,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 189,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 183,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 175,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 166,738 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,543 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 62,543 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 157,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 156,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,573 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,573 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,146 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 129,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 48,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,269 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 41,884 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 68,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 68,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,289 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 27,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiperblades smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,340 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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E20 DDP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.4%.

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 E20 DDP, 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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E20 DDP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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