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AU08 RDV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 145,564 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion to under side of body-x2 front bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions are too clean

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

emissions are to clean

Fail 29 Feb 2020 123,702 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

emissions are to clean

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,180 miles

Under body has corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,180 miles

Under body has corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,825 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged and mirror is becoming insecure

Offside Outer brake light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.205/55r1691v bridgestone

both rear Tyre's on 2.5mm tread depth,legal limit 1.6mm and starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,338 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,266 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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AU08 RDV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU08 RDV, 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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AU08 RDV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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