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DF57 CNC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,427 mi
Last recorded115,427 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 CNC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight brake lag

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

Offside Headlamp image becoming poor

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,706 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,640 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,175 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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DF57 CNC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF57 CNC, 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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DF57 CNC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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