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MA08 DFJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 85,538 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded off (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

filler neck corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,263 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 83,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle insecure axel corroded and structural strength effected (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has surface corrosion everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,118 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,867 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoes have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear square brake union above rear axle corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absobers, outer casings corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 78,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoes have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear square brake union above rear axle corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounting bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absobers, outer casings corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases from exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges both front tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,768 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,076 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,804 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads low

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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MA08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA08 DFJ, 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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MA08 DFJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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