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DA08 VCM

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,664 mi
Last recorded176,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 176,664 miles

225/45/17

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Slight play detected in steering on nearside

Under body corrosion present at rear

Fail 16 Jan 2024 176,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/45/17

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Slight play detected in steering on nearside

Under body corrosion present at rear

Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,924 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 163,732 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,338 miles

Front number plate damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2020 152,468 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 152,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link !!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in front suspension drop links

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,760 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 141,759 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,409 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 130,409 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,309 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Plastic under trays fitted

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VCM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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