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DE08 HPP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,369 mi
Last recorded238,369 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HPP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 238,369 miles

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

body damaged all over (no sharp edges)

general corrosion underside

rear light lens has cracks all over

Fail 10 May 2024 238,369 miles

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

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

body damaged all over (no sharp edges)

general corrosion underside

rear light lens has cracks all over

Pass 28 Mar 2023 230,065 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 230,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 219,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 219,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 198,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

front number plate and plinth loose

n/s/f wing arch trim missing

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arch trims loose

Fail 17 Nov 2020 198,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

front number plate and plinth loose

n/s/f wing arch trim missing

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arch trims loose

Pass 15 May 2019 166,765 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

n/s sill trim taped

Pass 16 May 2018 145,670 miles

under covers all insecure removed at drivers request

Fail 11 May 2018 145,670 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)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

under covers all insecure removed at drivers request

Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,884 miles

covers & trays fitted

no access to rear seats or seatbelts, not tested

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers & trays fitted

no access to rear seats or seatbelts, not tested

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is badly worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is badly scuffed

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,092 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 HPP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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