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ET08 DDK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 159,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside , cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear , nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has wear on inside edge

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor rusty.

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside, (cracks) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside,( small cracks) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,096 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside, small cracks on covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,212 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bushes. small cracks ,nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cracks. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture, ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,121 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,357 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,376 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,376 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2012 48,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,128 miles

front wipers are smearing

rear brake pads are low

rear number plate is seperating

tread is distorted on offside rear tyre

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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ET08 DDK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET08 DDK, 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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ET08 DDK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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