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DE08 DPY

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,711 mi
Last recorded160,711 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 160,711 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 155,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 147,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 144,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 144,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,425 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front undertray insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,425 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front undertray insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,389 miles

Nearside Front under tray insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre heavily stepped

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly+cracking nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,429 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly+cracking nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,632 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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DE08 DPY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE08 DPY, 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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DE08 DPY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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