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DF08 DGO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,442 mi
Last recorded132,442 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DGO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,442 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 127,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 114,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,045 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 107,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 96,551 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear nsr tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear osr tyre perished

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valves split nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,676 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front wiper blades split

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,224 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,224 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,131 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,863 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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DF08 DGO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF08 DGO, 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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DF08 DGO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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