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DG08 EZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,306 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust gas leak from the top of the centre silencer not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad considerably lower then the opposite side possible slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,124 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 70,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,141 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,386 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,792 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,460 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,452 miles

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

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

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

Near side rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres marked in sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear marked in sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear marked in sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,084 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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DG08 EZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EZJ, 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 EZJ registered?

DG08 EZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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