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MH08 DBY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 108,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,145 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 90,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 75,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,272 miles

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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,138 miles

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

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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MH08 DBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc other 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 MH08 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH08 DBY registered?

MH08 DBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is MH08 DBY safe to buy?

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