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MA08 DJK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,276 mi
Last recorded157,276 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 DJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 157,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 157,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 146,352 miles

nearside passenger front door handle cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2024 146,352 miles

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

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

nearside passenger front door handle cover missing

Pass 7 Oct 2023 128,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,778 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 84,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,071 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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MA08 DJK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJK, 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 DJK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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