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DF08 DJU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unjder body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,195 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,195 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,251 miles

Offside Front CV boot slight split

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,251 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front CV boot slight split

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 128,706 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,861 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,273 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,377 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 DJU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 DF08 DJU, 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 DJU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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