2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · MA08 DTV
2008 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 178,393 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 DTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 178,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (MA08 DTV) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end repair not welded continuou”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
MA08 DTV Mileage History
- 06/10/2023174,944 mi
- 24/09/2024176,752 mi+1,808 mi
- 25/09/2024176,753 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/2025177,654 mi+901 mi
- 30/09/2026178,393 mi+739 mi
Average of roughly 1,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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