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MA08 DJE

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,494 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear light damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 83,494 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear light damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,100 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,099 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,120 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate light cover damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake light damage across boot

Fail 25 Jan 2023 75,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake light damage across boot

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all across rear axal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear light across boot is damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 71,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 69,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,152 miles

back light cracked, no sharp edges

Fail 2 May 2017 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure and not able to adjust headlight (1.8.A.1c)

back light cracked, no sharp edges

Pass 4 May 2016 66,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,198 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake discs worn advise all tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,508 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,029 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,703 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Pitted.

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 DJE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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