2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · DF08 AAE
2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 117,725 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 AAE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 117,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (DF08 AAE) between July 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt b”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
DF08 AAE Mileage History
- 22/07/201114,739 mi
- 28/07/201219,921 mi+5,182 mi
- 23/07/201324,904 mi+4,983 mi
- 30/07/201430,616 mi+5,712 mi
- 01/08/201536,395 mi+5,779 mi
- 23/09/201643,262 mi+6,867 mi
- 20/09/201749,756 mi+6,494 mi
- 20/09/201749,756 mi
- 21/09/201856,644 mi+6,888 mi
- 21/09/201856,644 mi
- 11/09/201962,465 mi+5,821 mi
- 04/11/202069,705 mi+7,240 mi
- 24/11/202177,697 mi+7,992 mi
- 29/04/202283,136 mi+5,439 mi
- 29/04/202283,139 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/202389,573 mi+6,434 mi
- 14/04/202389,574 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/2024100,534 mi+10,960 mi
- 15/04/2024100,539 mi+5 mi
- 23/04/2025109,330 mi+8,791 mi
- 13/04/2026117,725 mi+8,395 mi
Average of roughly 6,993 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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