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DF53 FAB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside + components corroded in places

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,999 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,022 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

O/S wiper blade torn at top slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,176 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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DF53 FAB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF53 FAB, 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 DF53 FAB registered?

DF53 FAB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DF53 FAB safe to buy?

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