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DA08 MEV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,718 mi
Last recorded186,718 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 186,718 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 186,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 177,481 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front mirror/side repeater is damage but not useable

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front and rear tyre sizes are different but same on each axle

Fail 29 Mar 2017 177,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front mirror/side repeater is damage but not useable

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front and rear tyre sizes are different but same on each axle

Pass 30 Mar 2016 166,783 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 152,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres on legal limits, recomend replacement ASAP

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 121,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,322 miles

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

knock on steering

rear brakes noisy

slight bind on offside rear/nearside front brakes

Pass 11 May 2011 67,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2011 67,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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DA08 MEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA08 MEV, 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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DA08 MEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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