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DG08 SVU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,718 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,334 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link pin broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing link pin broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,729 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,507 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades just starting to tear

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

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,031 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 SVU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG08 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

DG08 SVU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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