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DG08 APV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,453 mi
Last recorded97,453 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 APV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 97,453 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 10 May 2018 93,028 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 93,028 miles

Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 80,675 miles

o/s/r tyre split on side wall [not to cord]

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,495 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 18,495 miles

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

n/s blade not clearing well .

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,082 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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DG08 APV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG08 APV, 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 DG08 APV registered?

DG08 APV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is DG08 APV safe to buy?

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