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DE08 HVT

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,385 mi
Last recorded116,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,385 miles

Both rear shock absorber casing corroded lower

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Damaged and mishaped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/end panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/end panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,259 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad low

Offside Front fog light damaged & not working

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,988 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 89,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,674 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,068 miles

front brake pads low

slight movement in offside & nearside front steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,213 miles

plastic belly pans under vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre on legal limit

plastic belly pans under vehicle

rear brake discs worn & scored

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 HVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE08 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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