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DG08 OWW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OWW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2022 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2022 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,976 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,251 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 OWW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWW, 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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DG08 OWW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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