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DE08 HWD

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,653 mi
Last recorded184,653 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HWD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 184,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 184,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 172,369 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge+++ 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2020 162,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 156,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 156,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,223 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,000 miles

Nearside track control arm ball joint slight play

Offside front shock absorber damp

Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside track control arm ball joint slight play

Offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,230 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 HWD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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