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DF08 LUB

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,860 mi
Last recorded190,860 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 LUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 190,860 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 190,859 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 173,453 miles

Oil leak

both rear disc back plates heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 173,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both rear disc back plates heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 160,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 160,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 142,144 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 142,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,100 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 LUB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF08 LUB, 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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What year was DF08 LUB registered?

DF08 LUB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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