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DE08 KJN

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,865 mi
Last recorded153,865 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KJN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,865 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Oct 2023 153,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2022 139,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/55R16W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 205/55R16W (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,930 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2021 123,930 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,967 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,967 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,226 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,530 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake grinding

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn bothedges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on bothedges (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn bothedges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on bothedges (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2014 56,291 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,325 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 40,804 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,045 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 KJN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red 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 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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