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DE08 UYV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,726 mi
Last recorded196,726 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 196,726 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody and various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 186,115 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked lower n.s

Fail 8 Apr 2021 186,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 173,781 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 173,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 157,885 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,497 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 UYV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 UYV, 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 UYV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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