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DA08 MGZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 140,620 miles

Battery clamp strap is not fitted correctly ... battery is still secure

Bonnet is difficult to open

Both front fog lamp reflectors are deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner brake pads are very low & may be nearly worn out / unable to verify on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers worn & starting to smear

Hand brake lever is damaged / end is broken off ... function of applying & releasing park brake is not impaired

Lower front screen is damaged / large stone chip ... not in drivers direct view.

Nearside front bumper shows signs of damage / bumper is loose at wing mounting point

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front seat belt retract is poor, only just pulls enough slack back to meet requirements.

Offside front tyre / inner side wall is cracked

Offside headlamp is damaged / knocked back under wing ... Temp beam adjustment done ... lamp needs fitting correctly & beam aim reset.

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2020 140,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working In tailgate lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working In quarter panel lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall has a bulge ... tyre also appears deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery clamp strap is not fitted correctly ... battery is still secure

Bonnet is difficult to open

Both front fog lamp reflectors are deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner brake pads are very low & may be nearly worn out / unable to verify on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers worn & starting to smear

Hand brake lever is damaged / end is broken off ... function of applying & releasing park brake is not impaired

Lower front screen is damaged / large stone chip ... not in drivers direct view.

Nearside front bumper shows signs of damage / bumper is loose at wing mounting point

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front seat belt retract is poor, only just pulls enough slack back to meet requirements.

Offside front tyre / inner side wall is cracked

Offside headlamp is damaged / knocked back under wing ... Temp beam adjustment done ... lamp needs fitting correctly & beam aim reset.

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,551 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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DA08 MGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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