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LO08 DFX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,185 mi
Last recorded162,185 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 162,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 162,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,416 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,270 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays

Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Plastic under trays

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,200 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 62,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,885 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,286 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and outer side wall cut

Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and outer side wall cut

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,311 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cut

offside rear tyre tread perishing

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,801 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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LO08 DFX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO08 DFX, 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 LO08 DFX registered?

LO08 DFX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is LO08 DFX safe to buy?

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